Assessing Your Patients for Sacral Neuromodulation

Urinary or bowel dysfunctions can be a difficult topic for patients to discuss. Establishing an easy way to assess whether your patients are suffering from these conditions can help identify their needs. Incorporate a bladder and bowel health assessment into your regular exams and help your patients discuss their symptoms with you.

Guiding Your Patients Through the Care Pathway

First- and second-line treatments may not always provide the symptom relief your patients are seeking to improve their quality of life. Many patients will attempt conservative treatment options, but if symptom improvement is not adequate they may become discouraged and not seek further treatment, especially if they are not aware that there are other advanced treatment options available. Educating your patients about the care pathway is important for motivating them to stay engaged in their treatment and to follow up if symptoms are not improved.

Educating your patients about the care pathway is important for motivating them to stay engaged in their treatment and to follow up if symptoms are not improved.

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Your journey to find the treatment solution that works for you

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CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR
  • Discuss your symptoms
  • Undergo diagnostic tests
  • Discuss treatment options
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DIAGNOSIS
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OAB

Overactive bladder Empty bladder icon

INITIAL TREATMENT

  • Lifestyle changes
  • Bladder training and exercises
  • Fluid/diet changes

MEDICATIONS

  • Prescription medications:
    • Antimuscarinics
    • Beta-3 agonists

ADVANCED THERAPIES

  • Sacral Neuromodulation
  • Chemodenervation
    (Botox injections)
  • Percutaneous Tibial Nerve
    Stimulation

FI

Fecal incontinence Intestines icon

INITIAL TREATMENT

  • Diet modification
  • Pelvic floor exercises
  • Over–the-counter antidiarrheal medicine
  • Pessary

ADVANCED THERAPIES

  • Sacral Neuromodulation
  • Surgical Sphincter Repair

UR

URINARY RETENTION Full bladder icon

INITIAL TREATMENT

  • Behavioral Management
  • Alpha blocker medications (for men with prostate enlargement)

ADVANCED THERAPIES

  • Sacral Neuromodulation
  • Clean Intermittent Self-Catheterization
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CARE PATHWAY PDF

Adherence to oral OAB medication is poor:1

82% nonadherence at 12 months

What Patients Have to Say About Their Therapy

Donna D.
60 years old

I feel like I’ve been liberated. It really is freedom, and that’s not just a tagline. It’s the truth.

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Donna H.
71 years old

The surgery was so easy, with no pain or discomfort. I wish I would have done it 10 years ago because now I have my life back.

Hear Donna’s Story

Results and experiences may vary.

The Axonics System

Clinically proven to help patients’ regain urinary and bowel control2

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CLINICAL STUDY OUTCOMES

93% of implanted patients experienced a ≥50% reduction in UUI symptoms.2 Backed by great clinical outcomes, the Axonics System is an innovative advancement in Sacral Neuromodulation.

References:

1. Yeaw J, Benner JS, Walt JG, et al. Comparing adherence and persistence across 6 chronic medication classes. J Manag Care Pharm. 2009;15(9):724-736

2. Pezzella A, McCrery R, Lane F, et al. Two-year outcomes of the ARTISAN-SNM study for the treatment of urinary urgency incontinence using the Axonics rechargeable sacral neuromodulation system [published online ahead of print, 2021 Jan 28]. Neurourol Urodyn. 2021;10.1002/nau.24615. doi:10.1002/nau.24615

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