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Table 2 Sampling frame

From: Urodynamics for Prostate Surgery Trial; Randomised Evaluation of Assessment Methods (UPSTREAM) for diagnosis and management of bladder outlet obstruction in men: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Arm

Urodynamic testing

Non-invasive testing

Total

Treatment

Surgery

Conservative

Surgery

Conservative

 

IPSS/ICIQ-MLUTS storage subscales

High

Low

High

Low

High

Low

High

Low

 

Pre treatment (after treatment decision)

4

4

4

4

3

3

3

3

28

Post treatment

4

4

  

4

4

  

16

Total trial interviews (to include a mix of older/younger, randomised groups receiving surgery or conservative treatment and location (weighted towards Bristol)

44

Telephone interviews with decliners and withdrawals (approximately 20 minutes each)

20

Grand total

64

  1. ICIQ-MLUTS International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaires Male lower urinary tract infections, IPSS International Prostate Symptom Score