Clinical assessment of lower urinary tract symptoms in adults

Person with urinary tract symptoms

Enhance your understanding of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in adults, inital assessment and the contributing factors associated with LUTS.

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This learning module looks at lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in adults and the significant negative effects they can have on a patient's quality of life. It explains how to undertake an initial clinical assessment of LUTS with a view to supporting the patient as they progress to more definitive treatment and management. Disclaimer Please note that information provided by RCNi Learning is not sufficient to ensure competence in the skill. Assessment of competence should take place in line with local practice. Practice should always align with local protocols and procedures, latest guidelines and any regulatory code. All modules should currently be viewed together with available national and local Covid-19 guidelines. For advice, go to www.rcn.org.uk/covid-19

Resource last reviewed

7 Jun 2024

Authors

Julie Ellis-Jones (Senior lecturer in adult nursing, University of the West of England, Bristol, England, and Florence Nightingale Foundation scholar)