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ArticleThe journal of spinal cord medicine2026

A survey of knowledge, experiences, and quality of life impacts related to urinary tract infections among people with neurogenic bladder.

Margaret A Fitzpatrick, Marissa Wirth, Pooja Solanki, Stephen P Burns, Katie J Suda, Frances M Weaver, Eileen G Collins, Nasia Safdar, Charlesnika T Evans

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Margaret A FitzpatrickCenter of Innovation for Veteran-Centered and Value-Driven Care, Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, Colorado, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-1919-9238
Marissa WirthCenter of Innovation for Complex Chronic Healthcare, Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, Illinois, USA.
Pooja SolankiCenter of Innovation for Complex Chronic Healthcare, Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, Illinois, USA.
Stephen P BurnsSpinal Cord Injury/Disorders Service, VA Puget Sound Healthcare System, Seattle, Washington, USA.
Katie J SudaCenter for Health Equity Research and Promotion, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Frances M WeaverCenter of Innovation for Complex Chronic Healthcare, Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, Illinois, USA.
Eileen G CollinsCollege of Nursing, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Nasia SafdarDepartment of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, USA.
Charlesnika T EvansCenter of Innovation for Complex Chronic Healthcare, Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, Illinois, USA.

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RRD VA IK2 RX002826
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundUrinary tract infections (UTI) are common complications in people with neurogenic bladder (NB). Limited data exist on UTI-related knowledge, experiences, and quality of life (QoL) impacts in this population.

methodsWe mailed surveys to 289 Veterans with NB due to spinal cord injury/disorder (SCI/D), multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson's Disease who had a UTI diagnosis at four Veterans Affairs Medical Centers between May 2022-May 2023. The survey was adapted from existing instruments and previously collected qualitative data and assessed patient knowledge and experiences with UTI and QoL impacts. Descriptive statistics summarized responses and scaled QoL scores were calculated, with higher scores indicating greater negative impact.

resultsMost respondents (

conclusionsPeople with NB may have misperceptions about UTI diagnosis and antibiotic risks, and experience substantial QoL impacts from UTIs. Provider encounters for suspected UTI may be good opportunities for delivering written education and assessing QoL impacts.

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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeQuality of LifeUrinary Bladder, NeurogenicUrinary Tract InfectionsAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMultiple SclerosisParkinson DiseaseSpinal Cord InjuriesSurveys and QuestionnairesVeteransNeurogenic bladderQuality of lifeSpinal cord injuryUrinary tract infections

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PMID40366869
PMCPMC13061067

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