The EPIC-26 domain scores after radical prostatectomy are associated with the personality trait of neuroticism

ConclusionIncreased levels of AEs after RALP are significantly associated with high neuroticism. A short screening test should be added to the current EPIC-26 instrument to identify patients with high neuroticism. In these patients, pre-operative counseling should take into account their risk of increased AE experiences.
Source: International Urology and Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research