Zomkowski, KamillaKammers, IngridyHugen, BrunaGéssica, MoreiraSonza, AneliseSacomori, CinaraFlores, Fabiana2022-03-162022-03-162022Zomkowski K, Kammers I, Back BBH, Moreira GM, Sonza A, Sacomori C, Sperandio FF. The effectiveness of different electrical nerve stimulation protocols for treating adults with non-neurogenic overactive bladder: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int Urogynecol J. 2022 Feb 4. doi: 10.1007/s00192-022-05088-7https://doi:10.1007/s00192-022-05088-7http://hdl.handle.net/11447/5733Introduction and hypothesis: Electrical nerve stimulation is a widely used treatment for overactive bladder but there is no consensus regarding the best placement of electrodes or protocols. We hypothesised that some non-implanted neurostimulation protocols would be more effective compared to others for treating urinary symptoms and improving quality of life among adults diagnosed with non-neurogenic overactive bladder. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analyses of randomized clinical trials were performed in five electronic databases: PubMed/MEDLINE, Lilacs, CINAHL, Web of Science, and PEDro. The main outcome was urinary symptoms-frequency, nocturia, and urgency-and the secondary outcome quality of life. Some protocol characteristics were extracted, e.g., frequency, pulse width, intensity, intervention time, and electrode placement.enQuality of lifeTranscutaneous electrical nerve stimulationUrinary bladderOveractiveUrinary incontinenceurgeArticle