Sacral neuromodulation in nursing home residents: Predictors of success and complications in a national cohort of older adults
Leo D. Dreyfuss,
Farnoosh Nik‐Ahd,
Lufan Wang
et al.
Abstract:AimsThere is limited evidence to support the efficacy of sacral neuromodulation (SNM) for older adults with overactive bladder (OAB). This study aims to report outcomes following SNM among nursing home (NH) residents, a vulnerable population with high rates of frailty and comorbidity.MethodsThis is a retrospective cohort study of long‐stay NH residents who underwent a trial of percutaneous nerve evaluation (PNE) or Stage 1 permanent lead placement (Stage 1) between 2014 and 2016. Residents were identified usin… Show more
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