Taking OAB seriously: A qualitative evaluation of primary care education on overactive bladder syndrome management.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome has a diverse etiology that disrupts quality of life domains in affected patients. OAB is significantly under-recognised and undertreated, especially in the primary care setting. In order to educate primary care providers about OAB recognition, evaluation and management, we created a virtual live-streamed and enduring education program.

Methods

We evaluated the impact of education on provider knowledge and self-efficacy via qualitative interviews with a sample of education participants. We analysed participant responses via constant comparative method, an iterative approach that allows for exploration of a priori issues and identification of emergent themes.

Results

We identified four key themes: (a) taking OAB seriously; (

SUBMITTER: Turell W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7685143 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature