ProState of the Nation - a call to action:
Delivering more effective care for BPH patients in the UK
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) symptoms can have a tremendous impact on men. It can affect daily activities and the quality of life of up to 75% of men aged 50-65 years and produce moderate-to-severe symptoms.
As BPH progresses men wake more often to urinate – sometimes up to five times a night. This is not a natural part of ageing and seriously disturbs sleep, reducing daytime energy and disrupting daily activities and general well-being.
The ProState of the Nation report was launched at the same time as Prostate UK‘s BPH campaign and is accompanied by a BPH awareness video explaining how men can take steps to minimise the effects of this prevalent disease.
The report examines the current patient pathway for men diagnosed with BPH in the UK and aims to highlight the prevalence of the disease in men, the impact on a patient‘s quality of life and the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate disease management, particularly in primary care.
It does this by looking at:
- How BPH is currently managed
- What patients say about the burden of BPH
- What BPH costs the NHS
The authors of the report conclude by setting out a series of action points which will help to improve the management of BPH in the UK.
Read the ProState of the Nation report in full | Read the Summary ProState of the Nation report | Read more about Prostate UK‘s BPH campaign | Play the BPH awareness video