Abstract | OBJECTIVES: SUBJECTS AND METHODS: In February 2004 a self-description questionnaire was mailed to all 417 urologists who were members of the Tokai Society of Voiding Dysfunction, to determine current practice in Japan for patients with an OAB and glaucoma. Subgroups were analysed between the types of practice and the duration since the urologists had graduated from medical school. RESULTS: Of the 155 respondents, 76 (49%) routinely enquired about a history of glaucoma before prescribing anticholinergics, and 45 (29%) routinely referred patients with such a history to ophthalmologists. To treat patients with OAB and glaucoma, 102 (66%) would prescribe anticholinergics if permission were available from the ophthalmologist, 33 (21%) chose other treatments and 17 (11%) abandoned treatment. Forty-nine urologists (32%) were currently prescribing anticholinergics to patients with glaucoma. As to knowledge about glaucoma, 132 (85%) urologists knew that there were two types of glaucoma and 98 (63%) knew about laser iridotomy. The proportion of urologists who knew of the two types of glaucoma and asked patients for this information was significantly higher in university than in general hospitals (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | Kumiko Kato, Kazuhiko Yoshida, Koichi Suzuki, Tatsuro Murase, Momokazu Gotoh |
Journal | BJU international
(BJU Int)
Vol. 95
Issue 1
Pg. 98-101
(Jan 2005)
ISSN: 1464-4096 [Print] England |
PMID | 15638904
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Attitude of Health Personnel
- Cholinergic Antagonists
- Clinical Competence
(standards)
- Contraindications
- Glaucoma
(complications)
- Humans
- Japan
- Medical History Taking
- Medical Staff, Hospital
(standards)
- Practice Patterns, Physicians'
- Referral and Consultation
- Surveys and Questionnaires
- Urinary Bladder Diseases
(drug therapy)
- Urinary Incontinence
(drug therapy)
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