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Table 3 Topics explored during qualitative interviews

From: Self-management of overactive bladder at home using transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation: a qualitative study of women’s experiences

1

Woman’s perceptions of urinary symptoms and how they affected her prior to TTNS treatment and since completing treatment

2

Views about self-managing bladder symptoms in general

e.g. fluids, anticipatory toileting, toilet mapping, restricting activities etc

3

Expectations of TTNS

e.g. how it would feel, impact on lifestyle/ daily routine, anticipated effects

4

Experiences of the TTNS programme

(self-managed at home and HCP-led in hospital settings)

5

Factors affecting TTNS use and adherence

(enablers and barriers)

6

Any changes in bladder (self) management approaches following TTNS treatment

7

Views about self-managing with TTNS and considerations about bladder health in the future

  1. TTNS transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation, HCP healthcare professional