MP11-12 urinary retention among MEN with BPH/luts is NOT attributable to greater obstruction and/or greater impairment of bladder contractility BUT is attributable to a decreased bladder work capacity
Abstract
INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: The incidence of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) increases with age. Studies show that patients with LUTS rate their health quality as poorer and report a marked impairment in activities of daily living. Uro fl owmetry is a simple, noninvasive diagnostic tool for LUTS. Historically, uro fl owmetry requires patients to travel to their urologist ’ s of fi ce. With the advent of tele-medicine, however, new technology is being developed in the fi eld of urology to increase accessibility, empower patients, and optimize health outcomes. Research is needed to evaluate whether or not audio-based uro fl owmetry is equivalent to the urometric data collected in clinic. METHODS: Men over age 18 with a chief complaint of LUTS were recruited from the UCLA Urology clinic from May to October 2024. Each patient conducted a standard in-of fi ce uro fl owmetry and used the Emano Flow phone application for one week to conduct audio-based uro fl owmetry. Severity of LUTS was measured for each patient using the International Prostate Symptom Score. RESULTS: Fifty participants were recruited for the study. Mean age of participants was 61. Of the fi fty, a total of 32 (64%) have completed their week with the Emano Flow app. When compared to conventional, in-clinic uro fl owmetry, the 4 parameters of voiding showed a Pearson Correlation Coef fi cient of 0.28, 0.44, 0.40, and 0.27 for Qmax, Qavg, void time and voided volume , respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Initial results show a low…
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