Identifying OAB: Pearls for Primary Care

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Overactive bladder (OAB) is a symptom complex characterized by urinary urgency, with or without urgency-associated urinary incontinence. Despite the documented high prevalence of the condition, there remains a ...

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Overactive bladder (OAB) is a symptom complex characterized by urinary urgency, with or without urgency-associated urinary incontinence. Despite the documented high prevalence of the condition, there remains a significant discrepancy between the number of individuals with OAB and those who seek treatment. Early recognition of the spectrum and impact of the disorder is essential so that therapy can be individualized and initiated as quickly as possible. Comorbid conditions must be considered, and neurogenic etiology should be ruled out prior to beginning therapy. In this activity, 2 renowned clinical experts discuss the presentation of a 48-year-old female patient with obesity and hypertension who presents to her primary care provider with symptoms of urinary urgency. Strategies for making a definitive diagnosis of OAB in this patient will be discussed, as will variances in OAB presentation, the impact of comorbidities on symptoms and treatment, and strategies for effective patient-provider communication.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
After completing the activity, the participant should be better able to:Evaluate overactive bladder (OAB), particularly in the presence of comorbidities, considering the impact on quality of lifeEngage in more effective patient dialogues to identify the patient’s needs and improve outcomes for OAB

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