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Urinary Tract Infection Research Participation Preferences Reported by Patients with Frequent or Recurrent Infections at One Academic Urogynecology Practice - Stacy M. Lenger, MD

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Recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTIs) are a common and serious health problem for women, with up to 50% experiencing another UTI within the first year of initial infection. These recurring UTIs have a significant impact on patients' quality of life and come with a considerable financial burden, costing between $2.4 to over $2.6 billion annually in the United States alone. In order to improve prevention strategies for rUTIs, it is important to understand patients' motivations and preferences for participating in research studies.<br /><br />A study conducted at an academic urogynecology practice surveyed female patients who reported frequent or recurrent UTIs. The majority of respondents (71.4%) were over 50 years old, and 41.8% met the criteria for culture-proven rUTIs. Among these patients, the main motivations for research participation were to "give back" to others (45.1%) and to help prevent future UTIs (33.0%). <br /><br />The survey also explored patients' preferences for logistical aspects of research participation. The majority of respondents (70.3%) believed that weekly text message reminders would be helpful, and the same percentage said they would be willing to accept these reminders. Additionally, 63.7% of respondents indicated that they would be willing to participate in research on UTI therapy, either on the same day they hear about the study or at their next clinic visit. <br /><br />Most respondents (80.2%) did not find a short research study-related questionnaire at a scheduled clinical appointment burdensome. Among those willing to participate in research, 63.8% were willing to spend 15 minutes or more per week on a study without compensation. <br /><br />Overall, the study found that the majority of women with frequent or recurrent UTIs were willing to participate in research studies on UTI therapy. They were motivated by the desire to help others and prevent future UTIs. It is important to understand these motivations and preferences in order to maximize enrollment and retention in future rUTI prevention studies.

Keywords

Recurrent urinary tract infections

rUTIs

women's health

prevention strategies

patient motivations

patient preferences

research participation

logistical aspects

text message reminders

UTI therapy