ArticleThe British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners2021
Managing lower urinary tract symptoms in primary care: qualitative study of GPs' and patients' experiences.
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- Self-management of male urinary symptoms: qualitative findings from a primary care trial.The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners · 2026Trial
- Lower urinary tract symptoms in men: the TRIUMPH cluster RCT.Health technology assessment (Winchester, England) · 2024Trial
- Experiences among men with localised urinary tract infection in primary care: a qualitative study.Scandinavian journal of primary health care · 2026Article
- Development of a clinical decision support tool for Primary care Management of lower Urinary tract Symptoms in men: the PriMUS study.Health technology assessment (Winchester, England) · 2025Article
- GPs' experience with diagnosis and treatment guidelines for lower UTI in men: a qualitative interview.BJGP open · 2024Article
- Citizens' perspectives on relocating care: a scoping review.BMC health services research · 2024Article
- Effective management of male lower urinary tract symptoms in primary care.The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundLower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are common in males aged ≥40 years and have a considerable impact on quality of life. Management can be complex, and although most LUTS could be treated effectively in primary care, referrals to urology outpatients are increasing.
aimTo explore GPs' experiences of managing LUTS together with patients' experiences of and preferences for treatment in primary care. DESIGN AND
settingTelephone interviews were conducted with GPs and male patients presenting to primary care with bothersome LUTS.
methodEleven GPs and 25 male patients were purposively sampled from 20 GP practices in three UK regions: Newcastle upon Tyne, Bristol, and South Wales. Interviews were conducted between May 2018 and January 2019, and were analysed using a framework approach.
resultsDifficulty establishing causes and differentiating between prostate and bladder symptoms were key challenges to the diagnosis of LUTS in primary care, often making treatment a process of trial and error. Pharmacological treatments were commonly ineffective and often caused side effects. Despite this, patients were generally satisfied with GP consultations and expressed a preference for treatment in primary care.
conclusionManaging LUTS in primary care is a more accessible option for patients. Given the challenges of LUTS diagnosis, an effective diagnostic tool for use by GPs would be beneficial. Ensuring bothersome LUTS are not dismissed as a normal part of ageing is essential in improving patients' quality of life. Greater exploration of the role of non-pharmacological treatments is needed.
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