Pharmacological Interventions for Bladder Dysfunction In Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Literature Review Katelyn Sohor, B.Sc., PA-S
[email protected] Supervisor: Dr. Ruth Ann Marrie A capstone project submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies of The University of Manitoba in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDIES University of Manitoba May 9, 2016 1 Abstract Background: As many as 75% of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients experience urinary symptoms during the course of their disease, which can affect many aspects of their daily life.28 Though effective pharmacological treatment for bladder dysfunction exists, effectiveness in the MS population has not been adequately reviewed. Objective: To identify, appraise, and synthesize data to determine efficacy of current pharmacological treatments for bladder dysfunction, specifically overactive bladder in patients with MS. Methods: We searched the Cochrane Database for related systemic reviews, in addition to searching the following databases for randomized controlled trials: PubMed, Medline [OVID], EMBASE [OVID], and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. Databases were searched from inception date to December 15th, 2015. We used comprehensive Cochrane review search terms for Medline, EMBASE, and the Cochrane central register. Two reviewers independently screened titles, abstracts, and full text articles to ensure all studies were randomized controlled trials, that results for MS patients were presented separately if the study had also included other patients with bladder dysfunction, and that the outcomes of interest were reported. We included studies meeting the following criteria: (1) prospective, and randomized controlled trials conducted in any setting; (2) published in English; (3) conducted on adult patients with a diagnosis of MS and experiencing bladder dysfunction, as defined by health professional or self reported symptoms; (4) Studies that examined any pharmacological therapy for treatment of bladder dysfunction in MS patients.