After the primary assessment of patients with urinary incontinence and voiding dysfunction is complete, the continence nurse may need to supplement the information for a clear clinical diagnosis. The addition of urodynamic testing to the assessment will help the clinician evaluate the lower urinary tract function. This lecture will provide an overview of these studies and key clinical pearls to incorporate the data into practice.

Learning Objectives:

Describe indications for advanced assessment of patients with UI and voiding dysfunction
Identify the components of advanced assessment for evaluation of the lower urinary tract
Identify the components of urodynamic testing
Interpret basic urodynamic testing

Ms. Lynette Franklin APRN, MSN, ACNS-BC, CWOCN-AP, CFCN

Clinical Nurse Specialist

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