Parent perspectives of the VCUG: A three-part prospective survey study

“The VCUG is an invasive procedure that is uncomfortable and distressing for the pediatric patient.”

32 girls and 13 boys, all underwent VCUGs.

“Twelve parents (27%) reported having had no explanation about the VCUG by a healthcare provider. [15%] of non-white interviewees had received an explanation compared to 84.9% of white interviewees.”

“Of the 35 parents who completed the 2-week post VCUG study, 11 (31%) noticed changes in their child’s behavior. Eight of these parents were worried about those changes.”

“We conclude that a significant number of parents are uninformed about the VCUG, which influences their expectations for the procedure.”