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The aim of this study was to investigate treatment-relatedbehaviour and quality of life of a Polish population that reported symptomsof overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome. The analysis also evaluated the impact of individual lower urinary tract symptoms and their specific bother ontreatment seeking, treatment receiving, treatment satisfaction, and treatment continuation, in the same population.    Material and methods  The participants were aged ≥ 40 years with possiblediagnosis of OAB based on a  score of ≥ 8 on the OAB-V8 questionnaire.Respondents used Likert-like scales to rate the frequency and symptom-specific bother of individual lower urinary tract symptoms. Regression modelswere constructed to analyse all associations.    Results  Of 6005 participants, 33.9% (n = 2041) had a possible diagnosis ofOAB. Almost 40% (n = 810) were seeking treatment, and most participantsreceived treatment (37.7%, n = 770). There was no difference between individuals in urban and rural areas. Prescribed drugs were the most commontreatment for OAB symptoms. We did not observe differences in treatmentsatisfaction or dissatisfaction between men and women, but statisticallymore men than women continued their treatment. Symptoms of all categories, not only storage, but also voiding, and post-micturition, were associated with a negative effect on an individual’s treatment-related outcome.Finally, OAB had a negative effect on quality of life because 43% (n = 878)of persons with possible OAB had concerns about their quality of life relatedto their urinary condition.    Conclusions  This study is the first Eastern European population-representative analysis of treatment-related behaviours for OAB. Our study highlightsthe importance of patient education about the condition and treatment options.

Effects of overactive bladder on treatment-related behaviour and quality of life in an Eastern European country: findings from the LUTS POLAND Study