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Irritable bladder syndrome: a void in the research?

J Hunt1

  • 1Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Manchester, Withington Hospital, West Didsbury, UK.

The British Journal of Clinical Psychology
|September 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Psychologists are urged to address functional bladder disorders, a common cause of urology referrals. Research suggests an irritable bladder syndrome exists, requiring further investigation and treatment strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Psychology
  • Behavioral Medicine

Background:

  • Functional or psychosomatic symptoms, like irritable bowel syndrome, are well-studied.
  • Functional bladder disorders are frequently seen in urology out-patient referrals (up to 20%) but have received limited psychological attention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the significance of functional bladder disorders.
  • To present evidence for an irritable bladder syndrome.
  • To review current research and suggest future directions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing evidence.
  • Consideration of etiological factors.
  • Brief description and evaluation of treatment approaches.

Main Results:

  • Evidence supports the existence of an irritable bladder syndrome.
  • This syndrome is characterized by urgency and frequency of micturition.
  • Current treatment approaches are evaluated.

Conclusions:

  • Functional bladder disorders warrant greater attention from psychologists.
  • Further research is needed to understand the etiology and optimize treatments for irritable bladder syndrome.

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