Psychiatric Disorders Worsen Academic Outcomes in Children with Urinary Incontinence: Study

A new study published in The Journal of Urology found urinary incontinence alone to have a minimal impact on academic performance in children. However, those with co-existing psychiatric disorders (ADHD) showed significantly poorer academic outcomes. 

It is common for kids younger than three to lack complete bladder control. Children grow better at controlling their bladders as they get older. Enuresis is the term used to describe wetness in children who are old enough to regulate their bladder. This can occur at any time of day or night. It might be frustrating to have enuresis which can occasionally affect a lot of kids. Some kids may need more time than others to learn how to manage their bladder. Therefore, this study by Brit Borg and team looked in to the relationship between children's UI and academic achievement.

This national matched cohort research examines the relationship between UI and scores on the 2010–2018 standardized National School Tests (1–100 points) for children born in Denmark to Danish parents between 1997 and 2008. After controlling for pertinent factors, multiple linear regression calculated the difference (∆) in test scores between children with UI and matched references. Subanalyses looked at the impact of age at treatment beginning and mental illnesses (PDs).