Psychological Distress in Patients With Urolithiasis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Emma Ní NéillHelen L RichardsDerek Barrry HennesseyEmma M RyanDonal G FortunePublished in: The Journal of urology (2022)
Our findings suggest a moderate but significant association between anxiety and urolithiasis, as well as a greater than expected number of urolithiasis patients experiencing psychological distress. More high-quality research studies are required to better understand factors that may influence the relationship between urolithiasis and psychological distress.