The effect of long‐term COVID‐19 on aetiological factors related to nocturia

Aims and Objectives This study was conducted to examine the possible aetiology of nocturia in patients with long‐term COVID‐19. Background Physical and neuropsychiatric symptoms, an increase in overactive bladder symptoms, especially from urinary system complaints, has been reported in patients with...

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Published in:Journal of clinical nursing 2024-03, Vol.33 (3), p.1161-1168
Main Authors: Çulha, Yeliz, Büyükyılmaz, Funda, Çulha, Mehmet Gökhan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
COVID-19
Etiology
long COVID‐19
lower urinary tract symptoms
Nocturia
Patients
TANGO
Urogenital system
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Summary:Aims and Objectives This study was conducted to examine the possible aetiology of nocturia in patients with long‐term COVID‐19. Background Physical and neuropsychiatric symptoms, an increase in overactive bladder symptoms, especially from urinary system complaints, has been reported in patients with COVID‐19, 10–14 weeks after the illness. Design A descriptive design. Methods The study consisted of 70 patients who had experienced COVID‐19, had nocturia, and were followed in the State Hospital between April and July 2022. Data were collected using a patient information form, the ‘TANGO’ nocturia screening tool, and the Visual Analog Scale. This study was created in accordance with the STROBE Statement Checklist. Results When the nocturia effects of long‐term COVID‐19 were examined it was determined that the urinary tract was the ‘priority’ aetiological condition. It was observed that there was a significant difference between the aetiological factor groups in terms of the mean age of the patients and the number of nocturia (p 
ISSN:0962-1067
1365-2702
DOI:10.1111/jocn.17037