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    Guillain-Barre Syndrome: Prevalence and Long-Term Factors Impacting Bladder Function in an Australian Community Cohort

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    Amatya, B; Khan, F; Whishaw, M; Pallant, JF
    Date
    2013-07-01
    Source Title
    Journal of clinical neurology (Seoul, Korea)
    Publisher
    KOREAN NEUROLOGICAL ASSOC
    University of Melbourne Author/s
    Pallant, Julie; Khan, Farees; Amatya, Bhasker; Bhasker, Amatya
    Affiliation
    Rural Clinical School
    Medicine and Radiology
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    Amatya, B., Khan, F., Whishaw, M. & Pallant, J. F. (2013). Guillain-Barre Syndrome: Prevalence and Long-Term Factors Impacting Bladder Function in an Australian Community Cohort. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NEUROLOGY, 9 (3), pp.144-150. https://doi.org/10.3988/jcn.2013.9.3.144.
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    http://hdl.handle.net/11343/265007
    DOI
    10.3988/jcn.2013.9.3.144
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    BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Urinary dysfunction is associated with significant morbidity in persons with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS). The aim of this study was to describe prevalence and long-term impact of bladder dysfunction on daily activities and quality of life (QoL) in persons in chronic phase of GBS and to examine the relationships between commonly used continence measures in this cohort. METHODS: Prospective cohort (n=66) following GBS treatment (1996-2009) was recruited from a tertiary hospital and assessed using standardised measures for bladder dysfunction: American Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index, Incontinence Impact Questionnaire, Urogenital Distress Inventory. RESULTS: Sixty-six participants (64% male, mean age 56 years, median disease duration of 6.1 years) completed the study. Of these more than half reported nocturia and one-third reported urinary urgency and frequency. Urinary problems impacted on participants' daily activities: physical recreation (21%), emotional health and mood (17%), entertainment (14%), participation and mobility (>30 min) (12%), and performance of household chores (8%). Since GBS, 49% reported interference of urinary symptoms with daily life to some extent; and adverse impact on QoL (10.6%). Significant relationship between bladder symptoms; and the level of urogenital distress (p<0.001) and the impact of urinary problems (p<0.001), was noted. Higher scores on the bladder scales showed significant correlations with psychological, functional and participation scales. The single QoL item (AUA scale) correlated significantly with all other bladder scales (rho=0.63-0.86). This can be a potential 'screening tool' to identify patients for further assessment. CONCLUSIONS: Bladder dysfunction in chronic phase of GBS is not well studied. More research in longer-term screening and outcomes for bladder intervention are needed for integrated care and to guide treating clinicians.

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