P-Mate, a new device allowing women to urinate in the standing position: urodynamic and satisfaction assessment

International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Gilles KarsentyJacques Corcos

Abstract

Urodynamic parameters and satisfaction were recorded after micturition in the seated position versus the standing position with a single-use device (P-Mate) in healthy women. Healthy adult women were recruited. Eligibility criteria were: no past urological history and no urological symptoms. Volunteers were given four P-Mates to use during a week and a satisfaction questionnaire to fill. After this trial week, they were invited to perform four flowmetries, two in the seated position and two standing up, with the P-Mate. Seated and standing flowmetry parameters were compared (by paired t-test). Twenty women completed the study. There was no difference in the maximum flow rate (Qmax), voided volume and post-void residual (PVR) in the standing versus the seated position. In terms of Qmax and PVR in healthy women, urinating standing up was as efficient as in the seated position. A majority of participants were satisfied with the device.

Citations

Jul 28, 2011·The Journal of Urology·Eric Chieh-Lung ChouNai-Hsin Meng
Sep 30, 2010·Neurourology and Urodynamics·Eric Chieh-Lung ChouKuo-Liang Chen
Jun 19, 2010·Journal of Advanced Nursing·Kefang Wang, Mary H Palmer
Dec 6, 2014·International Urogynecology Journal·Ali BorazjaniL Lewis Wall

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