URODYNAMIC SERVICES, PERSONNEL AND TRAINING IN THE UNITED-KINGDOM

Objective To audit the provision of urodynamic services in the UK, wit h particular emphasis on the personnel involved and the training they received. Methods A questionnaire was sent to 163 centres carrying out urodynamics in the UK asking for information on the department provid ing the service, the frequency of use, the number of patients investig ated, professional training of the personnel and whether the personnel thought that the training was adequate. Results Most urodynamic facil ities in the UK function on a part-time basis. Urodynamics are carried out by a variety of healthcare professionals but most are performed b y doctors and nurses. Half the respondents considered the training to be inadequate. Conclusion Consideration should be given to requiring a minimum standard of training for personnel carrying out urodynamics i n the UK to ensure that a quality service is provided.