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25-11-2022 | Bed-Wetting | Pediatric Urology (C Long, Section Editor)

Pediatric Psychology in a Urology Division: Unifying Complex Medical and Mental Health Treatment

Author: Christina M. Rouse

Published in: Current Urology Reports | Issue 1/2023

Abstract

Purpose of Review

Although pediatric psychology is heavily involved in many medical divisions, its involvement in a urology division is still relatively new and its role continuously evolving and growing.

Recent Findings

This article reviews the limited research on the use of psychology in a urology division, including psychosocial struggles across urology diagnoses, dysfunctional voiding, and anxiety surrounding medical procedures and surgery. Urinary diagnoses and presenting problems seen by pediatric psychologists and medical providers at an urban children’s hospital are also included.

Summary

Based on the complex conditions and varied presenting concerns in a urology division, potential assessments and future research are suggested to help gather data for this population moving forward and expand the literature on urology psychology.

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Title: Pediatric Psychology in a Urology Division: Unifying Complex Medical and Mental Health Treatment
Author: Christina M. Rouse
Publication date: 25-11-2022
Publisher: Springer US
Keywords: Bed-Wetting
Bed-Wetting
Anxiety
Published in: Current Urology Reports / Issue 1/2023
Print ISSN: 1527-2737
Electronic ISSN: 1534-6285
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11934-022-01127-4

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Pediatric Psychology in a Urology Division: Unifying Complex Medical and Mental Health Treatment

Abstract

Purpose of Review

Recent Findings

Summary

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Purpose of Review

Recent Findings

Summary

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