Preventing Pediatric Medical Traumatic Stress in a Pediatric Urology Outpatient Setting: Application of the Pediatric Psychosocial Preventative Health Model (PPPHM).

Objective: The objectives of this topical review are to (1) increase understanding of pediatric medical traumatic stress (PMTS) in pediatric urology populations through literature review, (2) identify a theoretical model to guide prevention of PMTS in this population, and (3) provide clinical care recommendations based on the model identified. Authors introduce a new term "uropsychology" to describe psychological practice that specializes in the treatment of urology patients.

Methods: Pediatric uropsychologists from 5 pediatric medical care centers gathered to discuss their experience with treating PMTS in their settings and to review existing literature related to PMTS in pediatric urology, PMTS in other populations, and established models for prevention.

Pediatric Psychology in a Urology Division: Unifying Complex Medical and Mental Health Treatment.

Purpose Of Review: Although pediatric psychology is heavily involved in many medical divisions, its involvement in a urology division is still relatively new and its role continuously evolving and growing.

Recent Findings: This article reviews the limited research on the use of psychology in a urology division, including psychosocial struggles across urology diagnoses, dysfunctional voiding, and anxiety surrounding medical procedures and surgery. Urinary diagnoses and presenting problems seen by pediatric psychologists and medical providers at an urban children's hospital are also included.