Reliability and validity of assessment methods available in primary care for bladder outlet obstruction and benign prostatic obstruction in men with lower urinary tract symptoms: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To systematically review the literature regarding the reliability and validity of assessment methods available in primary care for bladder outlet obstruction or benign prostatic obstruction in men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).

Design

Systematic review with best evidence synthesis.

Setting

Primary care.

Participants

Men with LUTS due to bladder outlet obstruction or benign prostatic obstruction.

Review methods

PubMed, Ebsco/CINAHL and Embase databases were searched for studies on the validity and reliability of assessment methods for bladder outlet obstruction and benign prostatic obstruction in primary care. Methodological quality was assessed with the COSMIN checklist. Studies with poor methodology were excluded from the best evid

SUBMITTER: Vredeveld T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9058800 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature