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Defining and advancing education and conservative therapies of underactive bladder

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In contrast to other forms of voiding dysfunction, underactive bladder (UAB) has traditionally received little research or educational attention. This is changing as our understanding of the underlying mechanisms of detrusor dysfunction and other forms of underactive bladder improves. In addition, the impact of UAB on patient symptoms, general and health-related quality of life, and caregiver burden are becoming more recognized. However, there remains a paucity of data on the subject, and an extensive need for additional research and education on the topic. This paper explores the current state of knowledge about UAB with an emphasis on education regarding the condition and conservative methods of assessment and treatment. Recommendations for future work in this area are considered.

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Acknowledgments

Funding for this conference was made possible (in part) by 1R13AG047010 from the National Institute on Aging. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the NIH; nor does mention by trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the US Government.

Conflict of interest

Michael B. Chancellor has conflict of interest related to Allergan, Astellas, Cook, Lipella, Medtronic, Pfizer, Targacept. Mary H. Wilde has a conflict of interest related to NovaBay Pharmaceutical. There is no conflict of interest for Tomas Griebling, Catherine E. DuBeau, George Kuchel, Michelle Lajiness, Hikaru Tomoe, Ananias Diokno, or Andrew Vereecke.

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  1. University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS, USA

    Tomas L. Griebling

  2. University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester, MA, USA

    Catherine E. DuBeau

  3. UConn Center on Aging, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, USA

    George Kuchel

  4. School of Nursing, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA

    Mary H. Wilde

  5. Beaumont Health System, Royal Oak, MI, USA

    Michelle Lajiness, Ananias Diokno, Andrew Vereecke & Michael B. Chancellor

  6. Tokyo Women’s Medical University, Tokyo, Japan

    Hikaru Tomoe

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Griebling, T.L., DuBeau, C.E., Kuchel, G. et al. Defining and advancing education and conservative therapies of underactive bladder. Int Urol Nephrol 46 (Suppl 1), 29–34 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11255-014-0799-6

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