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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Urologists often utilize urodynamic testing (UDS) in the evaluation of complex voiding problems, and this can be both physically and emotionally uncomfortable for some patients. Our group sought to create a tool to help supplement patient-physician conversations about UDS and to increase patient preparedness for the procedure.METHODS: We created a short educational video which can be accessed at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch? v¼GK_iOuWjVY4. All patients who underwent first-time UDS in our clinic during a 3 month period were eligible for inclusion. The patients completed a 5-item questionnaire prior to watching the video in order to gauge their baseline understanding of UDS. They then watched the video, underwent the procedure, and completed a post-procedure 4item survey to assess their preparedness for the procedure in relation to what they had learned from the video.RESULTS: A total of 24 patients participated, which represented all of the eligible patients to whom the surveys and video were offered. The pre-video questionnaire (Table 1) demonstrated a mixed understanding of the indications and steps involved in UDS. 62.5% of patients stated that they understood why the test was being performed, and only 33.3% felt that they understood what was going to happen during the test. 45.8% reported receiving helpful pre-procedural information from our clinic, and only 25% of patients reported seeking out information on their own prior to the procedure. The post-procedure survey (Table 2) demonstrated that >95% of the patients felt well-prepared for the procedure and 83% felt that the procedure aligned with their expectations. 100% agreed that the video provided useful information, and >95% would recommend the video to anyone prior to undergoing UDS.CONCLUSIONS: Prior to watching the video, a large proportion of patients had a poor understanding of how UDS works and why it is performed. They did appear to have a general interest in learning more about the process, as evidenced by the 100% participation rate. Satisfaction with the video and feeling well-prepared retrospectively suggest that the video achieved its goal.

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