Publications by authors named "Abigail F Newlands"
: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most prevalent bacterial infections. With many patients turning to the Internet as a health resource, this study seeks to understand public engagement with online resources concerning recurrent UTIs (rUTIs), assess their reliability, and identify common questions/concerns about rUTIs. : Social media analysis tool BuzzSumo was used to calculate online engagement (likes, shares, comments, views) with information on rUTIs.
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- Recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTIs) significantly impact patients' quality of life and symptoms, highlighting the need for a better understanding of the unique challenges they face.
- A study surveyed 389 adults (mostly female) to explore how perceived health status, psychological wellbeing, and coping strategies interact and influence quality of life in rUTI patients.
- The findings reveal that coping skills, resilience, and pain management significantly affect the relationship between perceived health and psychological wellbeing, particularly for younger individuals and those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds who may require additional support.
Background And Aims: Recurrent urinary tract infection (rUTI) has significant negative consequences for a wide variety of quality of life (QoL) domains. Without adequate validation and assessment of the unique insights of people living with rUTI, clinical results cannot be fully understood. The Recurrent UTI Impact Questionnaire (RUTIIQ), a novel patient-reported outcome measure of rUTI psychosocial impact, has been robustly developed with extensive patient and clinician input to facilitate enhanced rUTI management and research.
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- The study aimed to confirm the structural validity of the Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection Symptom Scale (RUTISS) using a bifactor model to assess its fit and identify areas for improvement.
- Involving a diverse sample of 389 participants from 37 countries, the study analyzed responses to optimize the questionnaire and eliminate items with potential biases or poor measurement quality.
- Results showed the final RUTISS effectively captured symptoms and pain severity related to recurrent UTIs, demonstrating strong fit indices and high discrimination capability, indicating it is a solid tool for understanding patient experiences.
Objectives: This study aimed to develop and validate a tailored patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) evaluating the patient experience of recurrent urinary tract infection (rUTI) symptom severity. This measure was designed to supplement clinical testing methods, allowing full assessment of the patient experience of rUTI symptom burden, while enhancing patient-centred UTI management and monitoring.
Subjects And Methods: The Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection Symptom Scale (RUTISS) was developed and validated using a three-stage methodology, in accordance with gold-standard recommendations.
Purpose: Recurrent urinary tract infection (rUTI) is a highly prevalent condition associated with significant poor quality of life outcomes. A patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) of rUTI-associated psychosocial impact is urgently required to supplement clinical evaluation and validate the challenges experienced by patients. This study therefore developed and validated the Recurrent UTI Impact Questionnaire (RUTIIQ).
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