Qualitative Assessment of the Impact of TTNS on QOL and Participation

Purpose

This study through the use of semi-structured interviews or focus groups will explore the lived experience with Transcutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation (TTNS) with Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction to generate user-defined themes regarding bladder function and catheter-related barriers and the daily impacts on one's life.

Conditions

  • Neurogenic Bladder
  • Urinary Retention
  • Urinary Tract Infections
  • Spinal Cord Injuries

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Between 18 Years and 75 Years
Eligible Genders
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Criteria


Inclusion:

Participated in TTNS Study for 1 year.

Study Design

Phase
Study Type
Observational
Observational Model
Cohort
Time Perspective
Prospective

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Subjects who used TTNS Subjects will have Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction and will have participated in a study with TTNS. n=20
  • Behavioral: Semi-structured interview
    Using iterative, semi-structured interviews or focus groups to explore the lived experience with CC and usual customary care (UCC) of catheter users with NLUTD and their caretakers to generate user-defined themes regarding bladder function and catheter-related barriers and the daily impacts on one's life.

Recruiting Locations

MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital
Washington, District of Columbia 20010
Contact:
Amanda Rounds, PhD
202-877-1591
amanda.k.rounds@medstar.net

More Details

Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
Medstar Health Research Institute

Study Contact

Amanda K Rounds, PhD
2028771591
Amanda.K.Rounds@medstar.net

Detailed Description

Identify NLUTD user-defined themes regarding bladder function and and the daily impacts on one's life Specific Aim: Using iterative, semi-structured interviews or focus groups to explore the lived experience using TTNS neuromodulation to generate user-defined themes regarding bladder function and the daily impacts on one's life.