Symptom assessment and health-related quality of life in children with lower urinary tract dysfunction: A retrospective cross-sectional study

This study investigates the impact of lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD) on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in children, aiming to identify key determinants of this impairment. The authors found that greater severity of voiding dysfunction, as measured by the Dysfunctional Voiding Scoring System, is significantly associated with poorer HRQoL, particularly affecting school functioning. The findings suggest a need for a shift towards a patient-centered care model that incorporates routine HRQoL assessments in the management of pediatric LUTD.