MP21-14 PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTION IN HYPOSPADIAS PATIENTS MAY PREVENT LONG-TERM MORBIDITY

• DOI: 10.1097/01.ju.0001008844.84871.17.14
• Publication Date: 2024-04-15T21:33:57Z
• Authors: Jacob A. Stevens; Anjali N. Patel; Kristin Ebert; Walid A. Farhat; Vinaya P. Bhatia

You have accessJournal of UrologyPediatrics II (MP21)1 May 2024MP21-14 PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTION IN HYPOSPADIAS PATIENTS MAY PREVENT LONG-TERM MORBIDITY Jacob A. Stevens, Anjali N. Patel, Kristin Ebert, Walid Farhat, and Vinaya P. Bhatia StevensJacob Stevens , PatelAnjali Patel EbertKristin Ebert FarhatWalid Farhat BhatiaVinaya View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1097/01.JU.0001008844.84871.17.14AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail Abstract INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: Hypospadias patients require life-long follow-up, with quality life being a crucial component. We previously developed framework for health-related (HRQOL) in hypospadias demonstrated that psychological comorbidity, found up 40% patients, is often not adequately identified or addressed. At this time, we sought identify the critical time period intervention protection life. METHODS: conducted an IRB-approved semi-structured interview study using rigorous qualitative research methods. Eligible candidates were English speaking males their parents if they under 18 years, romantic partners older than 18. utilized ICD 10 codes potential participants video interviews (VB). Participants categorized by age: 5-10 years (pre-pubertal), 11-15 (pubertal), 16-20 (post-pubertal), 21 (adults), parents/partners. Interview questions open-ended encourage interviewees discuss further concerns related general life, developmental stage ideal timing intervention. coded people experienced coding (JS, AP). RESULTS: Eighteen out 79 contacted families participated, 32 conducted: 5 pre-pubertal, pubertal, 3 post-pubertal adult 13 parents, 1 partner. Reasons refusal included insufficient (5 patients), discomfort subject matter did see need (2 no response messages (39 patients) combination/other (10 patients). Our analysis as young 11 health referral develop coping strategies care, adults voiced persistent sources distress condition including its impact on social (Table 1). CONCLUSIONS: Proactive may be valuable consideration 12 old, especially are undergoing multiple surgeries hypospadias. Further studies will needed clarify type therapy duration protect Source Funding: NIH K12 Wisconsin Multidisciplinary Urologic Research Career Development Program 2K12DK100022-06 © 2024 American Urological Association Education Research, Inc.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 211Issue 5SMay 2024Page: e335 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© Inc.Metrics Information More articles author Expand PDF downloadLoading ...