Reliability and Validity of the Incontinence Quality of Life Questionnaire in Patients With Neurogenic Urinary Incontinence

Schurch, Brigitte; Denys, Pierre; Kozma, Chris M; Reese, Pat Ray; Slaton, Terra; Barron, Rich

doi:10.1016/j.apmr.2007.02.009

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“…Similarly, test-retest reliability showed the I-QOL to be stable over time, with ICC values all greater than the recommended 0.70 [6]. We observed that the Cronbach alpha ranged from 0.79 to 0.93 in patients with neurogenic detrusor activity (spinal cord injury, n = 53; MS, n = 6) [7]. We concluded that the I-QOL demonstrated high internal consistency (0.88-0.91) and test-retest reliability (0.88-0.91) in patients with MS.…”

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“…Its validity and reliability have been proven [5], and it has 15 different language versions [6]. Furthermore, the I-QOL has also been shown to be a validated and reliable questionnaire in patients with neurological bladder dysfunction, including MS [7]. The validity and reliability of the questionnaire in the Turkish language has not been Izmir · determined, and since validity and reliability in the languages in which it is to be applied are important, the objective of our study is to demonstrate the validity and reliability of the I-QOL in the Turkish language in patients with MS.…”

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Quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis and urinary disorders: Reliability and validity of Turkish-language version of Incontinence Quality of Life Scale

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Karapolat²,

Akkoç³

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Abstract-Incontinence is one of the most frequently encountered problems in multiple sclerosis (MS), and it has a negative effect on the daily lives of patients. Therefore, it is important to investigate this complaint and start appropriate treatment early. The aim of our study was to demonstrate the validity and reliability of the Turkish-language Incontinence Quality of Life Scale (I-QOL) in patients with MS. We included 37 patients with MS in this study. For analysis of test-retest reliability, we administered the Turkish-language version of I-QOL developed by a "translation-back translation" method to patients on the day of admission and 1 week after admission. To assess validity, we also evaluated patients with the Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life Scale (MQOL-54) and Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS). We calculated the intraclass correlation coefficient of the I-QOL (total and all subscores) as 0.88 to 0.91 and the Cronbach alpha score as 0.88 to 0.91 (p < 0.05). We found a significant correlation among all subscores of I-QOL and physical and mental subscores of MQOL-54 and EDSS (p < 0.05). Our study has demonstrated the internal consistency and reliability of the I-QOL in the Turkish language in patients with MS.

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Quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis and urinary disorders: Reliability and validity of Turkish-language version of Incontinence Quality of Life Scale

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Karapolat²,

Akkoç³

et al. 2010

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“…Secondary outcomes included the I-QOL [12]. The I-QOL is an incontinence-specific measure that has shown high levels of validity and reliability in stress incontinence, overactive bladder, and neurogenic detrusor overactivity [11,25]. The I-QOL consists of 22 items that fall within three domains: avoidance and limiting behavior, psychosocial impacts, and social embarrassment.…”

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Exploring the impact of changes in neurogenic urinary incontinence frequency and condition-specific quality of life on preference-based outcomes

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“…The power of the scientific method rests in measuring quantifiable variables to produce evidence-based medicine. The healing potential of a wellness tool, such as mindfulness, may be challenging to quantify though approachable with quality-of-life parameters [9,10]. Mindfulness applied in my work invites women's feelings and attitudes about sexuality, self-image, and self-esteem, while parking my opinions and judgments out of therapeutic range.…”

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Mindful Decisions in Urogynecological Surgery: Paths from Awareness to Action

Schachter

2015

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I have a surgical referral practice in urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery and treat pelvic floor disorders in women. I perform hysterectomies, reconstruct vaginas, and install urinary incontinence slings. Following a dozen years of experience, it has become apparent that repairing anatomy is relatively easier than managing the biopsychosocial impact of pelvic floor dysfunction within a holistic approach. Despite five years of residency, and two years of post-graduate fellowship, problems that stretched me beyond my boundaries of knowledge and expertise were those requiring patience, attentive listening, empathy, and compassion. Over time, I recognized that mindfulness, or awareness in the present moment [1-4], enhanced my therapeutic relationships with patients.Easier for me was to select surgical procedures and manage perioperative care compared to problems that caused significant suffering and cut deep into my patients' lives. Issues such as deficient self-care, unexplored aspects of sexuality, and blocks to emotional intimacy in relationships masqueraded as gynecological problems. Voluntarily expressed, inadvertently exposed, or furtively revealed clandestine issues emerged from behind a gynecological veneer and pushed me past my scope of training. Mindfulness invited temporal pauses as inherent parts of a health-care partnership, increased my awareness of the decision-making process, identified patients' ambivalence and resistance, allowed feelings to be ventilated, and increased respect for patient autonomy [5] by sharing control of the therapeutic plan. Mindfulness enlarged the capacity of intervention to include wellness and enabled me to interact with patients as medical expert, resource person, and learner.

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Reliability and Validity of the Incontinence Quality of Life Questionnaire in Patients With Neurogenic Urinary Incontinence

Cited by 112 publications

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Quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis and urinary disorders: Reliability and validity of Turkish-language version of Incontinence Quality of Life Scale

Quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis and urinary disorders: Reliability and validity of Turkish-language version of Incontinence Quality of Life Scale

Exploring the impact of changes in neurogenic urinary incontinence frequency and condition-specific quality of life on preference-based outcomes

Mindful Decisions in Urogynecological Surgery: Paths from Awareness to Action

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