Ep. 134 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 apphttps://www.backtable.com/app --- This podcast is supported by Medtronic Pelvic Healthhttps://urgencyisreal.com/ --- Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction04:00 - Shared Decision-Making06:51 - Clinic Efficiency10:38 - Expanding OAB Therapy Options12:27 - Long-Term OAB Care17:41 - Building an OAB Program18:18 - Staff Training and Follow-Up25:32 - OAB Navigator Implementation27:14 - Navigation Outcomes28:39 - Scaling with Staff and Epic30:35 - Algorithm Resources34:08 - Neuromodulation Advances38:37 - New Tibial and Battery-Free Devices40:56 - Quality of Life in OAB Care46:11 - Access and Adoption51:22 - Streamlining Therapy Discussions52:47 - 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 carehttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00192-019-04085-7 --- BackTable Women's Health is the go-to podcast for gynecologists, gynecologic surgeons, and other healthcare professionals focused on women’s health. 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