Association between the Self-Perception Period of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and the International Prostate Symptom Score

Abstract

Objectives: The timing of visiting a hospital after self-perception of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) is different between individuals. The association between the self-perception period (S-PP) of LUTS and the progression of LUTS has seldom been documented. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between the S-PP of LUTS and the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS). Subjects and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study comprising 267 men aged 40 years and older who participated in a prostate examination survey between February and May 2009. Survey questionnaires included items on the IPSS, the S-PPs of seven individual LUTSs assessed in the IPSS. Results: The S-PP of LUTS became significantly longer as the severity of LUTS increased. Of the seven symptoms, a weak urinary stream and nocturia showed longer S-PPs than others. Partial correlation between the S-PP and IPSS showed a statistically significant positive correlation. Linear regression analysis showed a statistically significant relationship that unstandardized coefficients included 0.051 and 0.005 for IPSS and quality of life. Conclusions: These findings suggest that the S-PP is an independent risk factor for LUTS progression. S-PPs have to be considered for treatment or prevention of LUTS.

Association Between Ambient Temperature and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: A Hospital‐Based Cross‐Sectional Analysis

“…The severity of BPH in men was measured using the IPSS, which is based on the AUA symptom index, with one additional question on QOL. Since the adoption of the IPSS questionnaire at an International Consultation on Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia organized by the World Health Organization, it has been translated into many different languages and adapted according to the circumstances of each country, and is now widely used for the objective assessment of LUTS . The Korean version of the IPSS was verified by Choi et al in terms of both its relevance and reliability, and it is now the most typical diagnostic instrument for LUTS in Korea…”

“…Since the adoption of the IPSS questionnaire at an International Consultation on Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia organized by the World Health Organization, 17 it has been translated into many different languages and adapted according to the circumstances of each country, and is now widely used for the objective assessment of LUTS. 3,18,19 The Korean version of the IPSS was verified by Choi et al in terms of both its relevance and reliability, and it is now the most typical diagnostic instrument for LUTS in Korea. 20 The IPSS questionnaire consists of eight items, which include seven 6-point scale questions about symptoms (residual urine sensation, urinary frequency, interrupted stream, urinary urgency, weak urinary stream, urinary hesitancy and nocturia) and one 7-point scale question on the patient's satisfaction with their urinary condition.…”

“…Many studies have addressed risk factors for BPH with regard to age, diet, family history, race, physical activity, self‐perception period of LUTS, socioeconomic level, health concern, alcohol consumption and smoking . However, these studies do not provide satisfactory explanations for the risk of ambient temperature as an environmental factor for BPH.…”

The association between the self-perception period of overactive bladder symptoms and overactive bladder symptom scores in a non-treated population and related sociodemographic and lifestyle factors

“…In reality, however, the timing of hospital visits for medical treatment after perceiving OAB symptoms differs between individuals. Moreover, our preliminary survey of LUTS self‐perception showed that the self‐perception period of LUTS affects the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) independently of age (9). One important motivation for this study arose from the need to overcome data scarcity and substantiate general opinions regarding OAB symptoms from a health sciences perspective.…”

Association between self-perception period of lower urinary tract symptoms and International Prostate Symptom Score: a propensity score matching study

“…It develops slowly in a natural process after subjective perception of LUTS. Therefore, along with age, the self-perception period (S-PP) of LUTS was considered as one of the most important risk factors for BPH [ 12 - 14 ].…”