Measuring bladder sensation: A clinical and laboratory approach

Methods of assessing and recording bladder sensation: a review of the literature

“…The SR-BD is cost-effective, non-invasive and could identify patients with a small bladder capacity, those with increased water or caffeine intake, or those who prefer to void frequently to avoid leakage. It can also be used to assess treatment, for example, if a beneficial effect of the use of anti-muscarinics needs to be assessed by looking at a reduction in the episodes of incontinence or urgency [30]. A diary without a bladder-sensation assessment included has more limited diagnostic power [6].…”