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Impact of patient position on filling phase of urodynamics in women

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This is a randomised cross-over study designed to access the effect of position on urodynamic investigation of women with urinary incontinence. Women were investigated in the supine and sitting positions. There was small, not statistically significant difference in total bladder volume. Total bladder volume was nearer to women’s actual bladder capacity in the sitting position. There was no difference in bladder volume at first sensation or normal desire in both positions. There was a small, not statistically significant difference in bladder volume at strong desire and urgency. Women felt strong desire and urgency at lower bladder volumes in the sitting position.

There was no clear patient preference for one position over the other.

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Acknowledgements

Professor E Shaxted Consultant Gynaecologist Northampton General Hospital

The scientific advisor for the study

Ms. Helen Doll Statistical support

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Northampton General Hospital, Northampton, UK

    Ami Shukla & Jonathan Bibby

  2. Urogynaecology Department, Northampton General Hospital, Northampton, UK

    Denise Johnson

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  1. Ami Shukla
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Correspondence to Ami Shukla.

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Appendix

Patient’s questionnaire

  1. 1.

    If you were to have the test again which position would you prefer while your bladder is filled?

    • Lying

    • Sitting

    • No preference

  2. 2.

    If you preferred one position over the other what was the reason?

    • More comfortable

    • Less embarrassing

    • Other

  3. 3.

    Which position revealed your usual symptoms more accurately?

    • Lying

    • Sitting

    • Neither

    • Both

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Shukla, A., Johnson, D. & Bibby, J. Impact of patient position on filling phase of urodynamics in women. Int Urogynecol J 17, 231–233 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-005-1350-1

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