Background: Urodynamic procedure identifies how well bladder, sphincters, and urethra are storing and
releasing urine.
Aim: Evaluate the importance of verbal and written instructions in outcomes of patients undergoing pressureflow urodynamic studies.
Research Design: Randomized controlled trial.
Patients and Methods: A total of 130 adult patients with no previous experience with urodynamics were
attended to urodynamic outpatient clinic at Assiut Urology and Nephrology University Hospital to perform
pressure-flow urodynamic studies from April 2016 to April 2018. Patients were divided randomly into 2 groups;
odd numbers = study group (65 patients received routine instructions, detailed explanation about the procedure
and received pressure-flow urodynamic brochure) and even numbers = control group (65 patients received
routine instructions only).
Tools: Assessment sheet for patients undergoing pressure-flow urodynamic studies, Spielberger six-item short
form state trait anxiety inventory, urodynamic – patient satisfaction questionnaire and pressure-flow
urodynamic brochure.
Results: Study group was significantly better regarding all outcome parameters; cooperation, satisfaction, less
procedure time and repetition, and less state trait anxiety inventory score.
Conclusion: Patients education and good communication skills significantly affect outcomes of patients
undergoing pressure-flow urodynamic studies.