Assessment of Pediatric Bowel and Bladder Dysfunction: a Critical Appraisal of the Literature

Bowel and Bladder Dysfunction (BBD) is a clinical syndrome defined by the co-existence of constipation and lower urinary tract symptoms. Although BBD is a common condition in pediatric urology and can cause significant stress to patients/parents, clinical diagnosis of BBD has not been standardized. BBD instruments have gained popularity over the past decade to aid in diagnosis. In this review, we summarized the currently published BBD symptom questionnaires, and provide an analysis on their psychometric validation process.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Source Type: research