Conducting invasive urodynamics in primary care: Qualitative interview study examining experiences of patients and healthcare professionals

Milosevic, Sarah ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1973-8286, Joseph-Williams, Natalie ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8944-2969, Pell, Bethan ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0786-6339, Cain, Elizabeth, Hackett, Robyn, Murdoch, Ffion, Ahmed, Haroon ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0634-8548, Allen, A. Joy, Bray, Alison, Clarke, Samantha, Drake, Marcus J, Drinnan, Michael, Hood, Kerenza ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5268-8631, Schatzberger, Tom, Takwoingi, Yemisi, Thomas-Jones, Emma ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7716-2786, White, Raymond, Edwards, Adrian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6228-4446 and Harding, Chris 2021. Conducting invasive urodynamics in primary care: Qualitative interview study examining experiences of patients and healthcare professionals. Diagnostic and Prognostic Research 5 , 10. 10.1186/s41512-021-00100-y

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Abstract

Background Invasive urodynamics is used to investigate the causes of lower urinary tract symptoms; a procedure usually conducted in secondary care by specialist practitioners. No study has yet investigated the feasibility of carrying out this procedure in a non-specialist setting. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore, using qualitative methodology, the feasibility and acceptability of conducting invasive urodynamic testing in primary care. Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted during the pilot phase of the PriMUS study, in which men experiencing bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms underwent invasive urodynamic testing along with a series of simple index tests in a primary care setting. Interviewees were 25 patients invited to take part in the PriMUS study and 18 healthcare professionals involved in study delivery. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using a framework approach. Results Patients generally found the urodynamic procedure acceptable and valued the primary care setting due to its increased accessibility and familiarity. Despite some logistical issues, facilitating invasive urodynamic testing in primary care was also a positive experience for urodynamic nurses. Initial issues with general practitioners receiving and utilising the results of urodynamic testing may have limited the potential benefit to some patients. Effective approaches to study recruitment included emphasising the benefits of the urodynamic test and maintaining contact with potential participants by telephone. Patients’ relationship with their general practitioner was an important influence on study participation. Conclusions Conducting invasive urodynamics in primary care is feasible and acceptable and has the potential to benefit patients. Facilitating study procedures in a familiar primary care setting can impact positively on research recruitment. However, it is vital that there is a support network for urodynamic nurses and expertise available to help interpret urodynamic results.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Centre for Trials Research (CNTRR) Medicine
Publisher:	BMC
ISSN:	2397-7523
Funders:	NIHR
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	30 April 2021
Date of Acceptance:	29 April 2021
Last Modified:	04 May 2023 20:47
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/140895

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