Non-invasive neuromodulation in children with Neurogenic Bladder: an integrative review
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https://doi.org/10.17267/2238-2704rpf.v9i2.2282Keywords:
Urinary Bladder Neurogenic. Child. Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation.Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The treatment of Neurogenic Bladder (NB) can be done through pharmacological and/or non-pharmacological handling. With the non-pharmacological treatment, non-invasive neuromodulation (NINM) is performed, applying transcutaneous electrodes, which suggest a modulation on the excitatory components and bladder control inhibitors. OBJECTIVE: To gather evidence to assess the effect of NMNI on the BN of children with neurological dysfunctions. METHODS: It is an integrative review article that was elaborated following seven steps. The search was done in the databases PubMed, Virtual Health Library (VHL) and ScienceDirect. The choice of articles was initially made by two independent evaluators, obeying the eligibility criteria: to perform NB treatment using noninvasive electrical stimulation, with aim of neuromodulation of the urinary tract; population sample composed of children with voiding alteration due to some neurological dysfunction and have the texts available in full on the online search platforms, from August to November 2018. We included articles that used NINM as a treatment of BN in children. RESULTS: From the 440 articles found, only five met the inclusion criteria. Overall, 141 children with neurological afflictions were part of the study. The main elements used in evaluations were the voiding diary, the urodynamic study, collection of clinical history and physical exam. Parameters of stimulation and position of the electrodes varied. CONCLUSION: NINM showed good results in the treatment of children with NB and, also, positive effects were observed in the neurogenic intestine, however, further studies are needed to suggest well-designed protocols for reproduction in clinical practice.