Editorial comment on: Nocturia frequency, bother, and quality of life: how often is too often? A population-based study in Finland.

摘要

Nocturia, defined by the International Continence Society as waking up at night one or more times to void [1], is a urological symptom. Plausibly, it is the frequency of nocturia that has a direct impact on bother and health-related quality of life (HRQpL) [2] of those people who have the symptom. The study by Tikkinen et al [3] contributes to the literature of nocturia by indicating that the frequency of two or more voids per night results in impaired HRQpL and well-being, whereas the frequency of one void does not. This study provides empirical evidence for a meaningful practical consideration of the clinical treatment targets.