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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Neuroscience
  • Developmental Psychology

Background:

  • Dysfunctional elimination syndrome (DES) affects many children, characterized by issues with bladder and bowel control.
  • Sensory processing disorder (SPD) involves difficulties in how the brain receives and responds to sensory information.
  • The potential link between DES and SPD has not been extensively studied.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between sensory processing disorder (SPD) and dysfunctional elimination syndrome (DES).
  • To determine if children diagnosed with DES exhibit higher rates of SPD compared to the general population.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Vancouver Nonneurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction/Dysfunctional Elimination Syndrome Questionnaire for DES assessment.
  • Administered the Short Sensory Profile to evaluate sensory processing patterns.
  • Compared SPD prevalence in a cohort of children with DES (n=19) against healthy controls (n=55).

Main Results:

  • A significantly higher prevalence of SPD was observed in children with DES (53%) compared to the general population (p < .001).
  • No elevated SPD rates were found in the healthy control group (p = .333).
  • A significant association (χ²(1) = 20.869, p < .001) and correlation (Spearman's ρ = -.493, p < .001) were found between DES and SPD.

Conclusions:

  • Children diagnosed with DES frequently present with co-occurring SPD.
  • Sensory processing patterns should be considered a vital factor in developing comprehensive care plans for children with DES.