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01-10-2011 | Original Article

Lessons from a patient experience survey in a randomized surgical trial of treatment of stress urinary incontinence in women

Authors: Philippe E. Zimmern, Kimberly J. Dandreo, Larry Sirls, Alice Howell, Lynn Hall, Judy Gruss, Kathy Jesse, Tamara Dickinson, Caren Prather

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 10/2011

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

To understand the patient burden of study procedures/measures at completion of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) requiring extensive testing and follow-up visits.

Methods

A survey sent after completing the 2-year visit of an RCT comparing Burch colposuspension and fascial retropubic sling to treat stress urinary incontinence assessed degree of bother for seven study procedures, eight study-related factors, and possible motivations to participate in the study.

Results

A total of 450 study participants (88%) returned the survey. Urodynamic testing was the most bothersome procedure, followed by 24-h pad test and Q-tip test. Self-administered questionnaires were the least bothersome. Main reasons to participate in the study were to help others, obtain better knowledge about the condition, and be guided by a committed team of investigators/study coordinators.

Conclusions

At the end of a large multicenter RCT, we learned from a confidential patient survey that the most burdensome activities involved invasive procedures, frequent visits, and multiple forms to fill out.

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Title: Lessons from a patient experience survey in a randomized surgical trial of treatment of stress urinary incontinence in women
Authors: Philippe E. Zimmern
Kimberly J. Dandreo
Larry Sirls
Alice Howell
Lynn Hall
Judy Gruss
Kathy Jesse
Tamara Dickinson
Caren Prather
Publication date: 01-10-2011
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 10/2011
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-011-1507-z

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Lessons from a patient experience survey in a randomized surgical trial of treatment of stress urinary incontinence in women

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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Results

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