作者: Aniruddh V. Deshpande , Jonathan C. Craig , Grahame H.H. Smith , Patrina H.Y. Caldwell
DOI: 10.1016/J.JURO.2011.04.104
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摘要: Purpose: We evaluated quality of life in children with urinary incontinence using a disease specific tool (Pediatric Incontinence Questionnaire) and determined factors that decrease affected children.Materials Methods: The Pediatric Questionnaire was self-administered by 6 to16 years old while attending outpatient clinics at tertiary pediatric hospital Australia between October 2009 May 2010. A weighted summative score range 1.75 to 7 (7 being lowest life) generated, patient characteristics (age, gender, ethnicity, symptom severity) were as potential predictors.Results: Of 146 invited participate 138 consented (response rate 95%). About half the participants (77) boys, mean age 10 years. Girls had lower than boys (mean 3.60 vs 3.31, 95% CI 0.10–0.57, p = 0.04), nonwhite tha...