| Title |
Effectiveness of percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation in the treatment of overactive bladder syndrome
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Research and Reports in Urology, August 2017
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| DOI | 10.2147/rru.s124981 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Liesbeth L de Wall, John PFA Heesakkers |
| Abstract |
Overactive bladder syndrome (OAB) is a common condition affecting adults and children worldwide, resulting in a substantial economic and psychological burden. Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) is derived from acupuncture used in Chinese traditional medicine and was first described in the early 1980s. It is a neuromodulation technique used to modulate bladder function and facilitate storage. Being a minimally invasive, easily applicable, but time-consuming treatment, future developments with implantable devices might be the solution for the logistical problems and economic burden associated with PTNS on the long term. This nonsystematic review provides a current overview on PTNS and its effectiveness in the treatment of OAB for both adults and children. |
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| United States | 3 | 75% |
| Unknown | 1 | 25% |
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| Type | Count | As % |
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| Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 2 | 50% |
| Members of the public | 1 | 25% |
| Scientists | 1 | 25% |
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| Unknown | 153 | 100% |
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| Student > Bachelor | 24 | 16% |
| Student > Master | 20 | 13% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 14 | 9% |
| Researcher | 12 | 8% |
| Student > Postgraduate | 10 | 7% |
| Other | 28 | 18% |
| Unknown | 45 | 29% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
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| Medicine and Dentistry | 52 | 34% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 26 | 17% |
| Engineering | 13 | 8% |
| Neuroscience | 9 | 6% |
| Unspecified | 2 | 1% |
| Other | 6 | 4% |
| Unknown | 45 | 29% |
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