Health-related Quality of Life of Patients With Neurogenic Bladder

Effects of Bladder Management on Health-related Quality of Life in Patients With Neurogenic Bladder

Bladder management has a major impact on the quality of life in patients with neurogenic bladder dysfunction. This a prospective investigation of the effects of the method for bladder evacuation on the health-related quality of life in patients with neurogenic bladder dysfunction. The changes in health-related quality of life over time (longitudinal investigation) and the differences between the different methods for bladder evacuation will be investigated. Patients will be given a standardized and validated questionnaire annually for 10 years.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Individuals with neurogenic bladder dysfunction

Exclusion Criteria:

• Insufficient dexterity to fill in the questionnaire
• Insufficient proficiency in the German or French language