The IUGA Research & Development Committee is seeking for 3 to 5 volunteers to contribute to the development of an opinion paper on Mixed Urinary Incontinence.
Mixed urinary incontinence (MUI) is defined by the IUGA and ICS as the complaint of involuntary leakage of urine associated with urgency and also with exertion, effort, sneezing or coughing. It therefore implies the coexistence of both stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and urgency urinary incontinence (UUI). It is a very heterogeneous diagnosis which requires an assessment of its individual components including stress urinary incontinence, urgency, frequency, nocturia and urgency incontinence. Though the definition does not include overactive bladder (urgency, frequency, nocturia), these would be considered as part of the assessment of MUI. Urodynamic diagnosis, however, would rely on demonstrating both detrusor overactivity and urodynamic stress incontinence. Management will require an individualised approach to the symptom components. The aim of this paper is to inform evidence-based counseling for women who have MUI regarding assessments/investigations and management options.
PICO Question: “What is the recommended assessments/investigations and management of MUI?”
- Population: women with MUI
- Intervention: assessments/investigations with focus on management of MUI
- Comparison: women with pure SUI or pure UUI
- Outcome Measures: diagnosis of MUI and Improvement of symptoms of MUI
Timeline:
This project is expected to begin in August 2022 and conclude by August 2023.
Contributor Expectations:
- The manuscript will be developed using a collaborative process that requires regular communication via email, possible conference calls, and completion of assignments.
- Contributors will produce and deliver all completed assignments and required information on or before the agreed deadlines.
- Contributors will disclose all potential conflicts of interest (see Conflict of Interest Policy here).
Eligibility
Current IUGA members are eligible to apply.
How to Apply:
Please submit the following to
1. A letter of interest that includes your qualifications and experience related to this topic
2. Your CV
3. Complete the Disclosure Form
Application Deadline:
Applications must be received by 11:59pm CET on Wednesday, June 8, 2022