Screening for depression and anxiety in childhood neurogenic bladder dysfunction

Despite our study limitations, the prevalence of anxiety in adolescents and in the caregivers is striking. Our data highlight that clinicians should screen for A/D more aggressively in pediatric patients with NB dysfunction and in their caregivers.Table. Summary table of anxiety and depression scores.Anxiety and depression in adolescents (10-19 years in age)No.HADS-AHADS-DMedian (IQR)# Abnormal (%)Median (IQR)# Abnormal (%)All225.5 (1.75-8.75)6 (27)1.5 (0-4.25)1 (5)Anxiety and depression in primary caregivers of patients (0-19 years in age)No.HADS-AHADS-DCES-DMedian (IQR)# Abnormal (%)Median (IQR)# Abnormal (%)Median (IQR)# Abnormal (%)All477 (4-11)23 (49)4 (1-7)10 (21)8 (3-19)15 (32)Abnormal HADS scores, (≥8/21).Abnormal CES-D scores, (>15/60).