Does acupuncture improve overactive bladder symptoms? A protocol for a qualitative study to explore patient experiences of receiving acupuncture for OAB symptoms

Overactive bladder (OAB) affects around 12% of the adult population and is subject thousands studies. Qualitative studies OAB are less common patient voice rarely heard. This protocol outlines theoretical framework underpinning study defines methodology that will be used to investigate lived experience choices regarding treatment options. reference receiving acupuncture for symptoms, a novel with growing evidence base. first address related may produce information use people OAB, clinicians those developing new pathways care.