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Expert Consensus on Pediatric Urodynamics Reporting Using Modified Delphi Technique.

Kristen M Meier¹, Claudia Mata², Jill L Kaar²

¹Division of Urology, Children's Mercy Hospital, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri.

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|May 3, 2024

Summary

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Pediatric urologists established 93 essential elements for standardized urodynamic testing (UDS) reports. This consensus aims to improve documentation, collaboration, and research in pediatric lower urinary tract condition management.

Keywords:

pediatric standardization urodynamics

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Urology
Medical Informatics
Clinical Standardization

Background:

Urodynamic testing (UDS) is crucial for managing pediatric lower urinary tract conditions.
Current pediatric UDS reporting lacks standardized guidelines for essential elements.
Standardization is needed to improve consistency and data comparability.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish expert consensus on the ideal structure and essential elements for pediatric UDS clinical reports.
To identify key components for comprehensive and standardized documentation of pediatric UDS assessments.

Main Methods:

A Delphi process involving 30 pediatric urologists from diverse backgrounds was employed.
Three rounds of questionnaires addressed report organization, elements, definitions, and EHR integration.
Consensus was defined as 80% agreement on specific elements and structure.

Main Results:

A diverse panel of 30 pediatric urologists participated, interpreting an average of 5 UDS reports weekly.
The study identified 93 essential elements for inclusion in pediatric UDS reports.
Consensus was reached on the structure and key components for pediatric UDS documentation.

Conclusions:

A consensus report detailing 93 key elements and structure for pediatric UDS reports has been developed.
Standardized documentation is expected to enhance collaboration and research in pediatric UDS.
A standardized UDS report template for EHR implementation is under development and will be publicly available.