Associations of Psychometric Affective Parameters with Urodynamic Investigation for Urinary Frequency

ConclusionThis pilot study revealed an association between psychometric parameters and urodynamic results indicating a common pathway of bladder function and affective complaints. Further research is needed to elucidate which parts of the bladder‐brain axis are involved and how these parts correspond by means of urodynamics.

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Source: LUTS: Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms - April 30, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Desiree M. J. VRIJENS, Jamie M. A. F. L. DROSSAERTS, Kevin RADEMAKERS, Martijn SMITS, Stefan G. DE WACHTER, Carsten LEUE, Gommert A. VAN KOEVERINGE Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research