B2220 - Does early frequency and form of stools predict later bowel and bladder dysfunction and their consequences - 10/04/2014

B number: 
B2220
Principal applicant name: 
David Michael Tappin (University of Glasgow, UK)
Co-applicants: 
Andrew MacLaren (Not used 0, Not used 0), Kathleen Boyd (Not used 0, Not used 0), Andrea Sheriff (Not used 0, Not used 0)
Title of project: 
Does early frequency and form of stools predict later bowel and bladder dysfunction and their consequences?
Proposal summary: 

To establish if early questionnaire data on frequency and form of stooling predicts future bowel and bladder dysfunction in children. This data will be ised to model the costs and benefits of treating infants and children for long periods with stool softeners to reduce the incidence of constipation, soiling and daytime wetting.

Date proposal received: 
Wednesday, 2 April, 2014
Date proposal approved: 
Thursday, 10 April, 2014
Keywords: 
Incontinence
Primary keyword: 
Gastrointestinal