Ep. 328 Shared Decision-Making in Overactive Bladder Care with Dr. Jannah Thompson

Can shared decision-making and patient support change the treatment journey for overactive bladder? On this episode of BackTable Urology, host Dr. Suzette Sutherland and OAB expert Dr. Jannah Thompson discuss how patient education, clear counseling, and ongoing follow-up improve care for patients with overactive bladder and urge incontinence. They cover practical strategies for building an effective OAB care pathway, staff training for better patient navigation, and proactive approaches that increase adherence and access to advanced therapies. --- Get the BackTable app https://www.backtable.com/app --- This podcast is supported by Medtronic Pelvic Health https://urgencyisreal.com/ --- Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 04:00 - Shared Decision-Making 06:51 - Clinic Efficiency 10:38 - Expanding OAB Therapy Options 12:27 - Long-Term OAB Care 17:41 - Building an OAB Program 18:18 - Staff Training and Follow-Up 25:32 - OAB Navigator Implementation 27:14 - Navigation Outcomes 28:39 - Scaling with Staff and Epic 30:35 - Algorithm Resources 34:08 - Neuromodulation Advances 38:37 - New Tibial and Battery-Free Devices 40:56 - Quality of Life in OAB Care 46:11 - Access and Adoption 51:22 - Streamlining Therapy Discussions 52:47 - Closing Remarks --- More about this episode The conversation explores the diverse landscape of OAB treatment options, the evolving role of neuromodulation, and how new technologies are enabling more personalized care. Dr. Thompson shares insights on empowering staff as part of the clinical team, leveraging patient navigators to boost follow-up and advanced therapy uptake, and the importance of integrating patient preferences and lifestyle factors into every decision. They emphasize that quality of life, not just symptom control, should be central to OAB management, and discuss how to engage patients as partners throughout their treatment journey. --- Resources Patient navigation for overactive bladder improves access to care https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00192-019-04085-7 --- BackTable Urology is the go-to podcast for urologists, urologic oncologists, and urogynecologists. Download the free BackTable app to get early access to new episodes, cases, and courses curated by physicians in your specialty. ► https://www.backtable.com/app