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Underactive bladder syndrome

Deborah Rigby Continence service manager, Bristol South and West PCT, Knowle West, Bristol

Underactive bladder syndrome causes difficulty in voiding, resulting in incomplete bladder emptying. This article describes common causes of the condition, patient assessment and the available management options.

Nursing Standard. 19, 35, 57-68. doi: 10.7748/ns.19.35.57.s54

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11 May 2005 / Vol 19 issue 35

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