Publications by authors named "R Pakpahan"
Importance: Feasibility of home urogenital microbiome specimen collection is unknown.
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate successful sample collection rates from home and clinical research centers.
Study Design: Adult women participants enrolled in a multicentered cohort study were recruited to an in-person research center evaluation, including self-collected urogenital samples.
Purpose: We aimed to estimate the prevalence of a wide range of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in US women, and explore associations with bother and discussion with health care providers, friends, and family.
Materials And Methods: We analyzed baseline data collected from May 2022 to December 2023 in the RISE FOR HEALTH study-a large, regionally representative cohort study of adult female community members. LUTS and related bother were measured by the 10-item Symptoms of Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction Research Network Symptom Index, and discussion was assessed by a study-specific item.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to systematically review literature on urologic chronic pelvic pain syndrome flares, focusing on terminology, symptoms, triggers, management, and their impact on quality of life.
- A search through 6 medical databases led to the identification of 59 relevant articles, revealing that flares significantly increase pain but lack comprehensive data on frequency, duration, and biological mechanisms.
- The findings indicate that flare experiences are impactful yet poorly understood, suggesting a need for more empirical research to address these gaps.
Background: To examine one-year trajectories of urinary and sexual outcomes, and correlates of these trajectories, among prostate cancer patients treated by radical prostatectomy (RP).
Methods: Study participants were recruited from 2011 to 2014 at two US institutions. Self-reported urinary and sexual outcomes were measured at baseline before surgery, and 5 weeks, 6 months and 12 months after surgery, using the modified Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite-50 (EPIC-50).
Introduction And Hypothesis: To systematically review evaluation guidelines of uncomplicated urinary incontinence (UI) in community-dwelling adult women to assess guidance available to the full range of providers treating UI.
Methods: Systematic literature search of eight bibliographic databases. We included UI evaluation guidelines written for medical providers in English after January 1, 2008.