The standardization of terminology of lower urinary tract function recommended by the international continence society

Abrams, Paul; Blaivas, Jerry G.; Stanton, Stuart L.; Andersen, Jens T.

doi:10.1007/bf00373608

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“…Most of these follow the de®nitions as proposed by the International Continence Society. 11 None of the patients included had previous surgery …”

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Correlation between clinical neurological data and urodynamic function in spinal cord injured patients

Wyndaele

1997

Spinal Cord

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In 92 patients with spinal cord lesion, out of spinal shock, the data from a clinical neurological examination of the lumbosacral area are compared with the data from a full urodynamic investigation, including evaluation of sensation in the lower urinary tract. A signi®cant correlation can be found between di erent levels of spinal cord lesion, the function of bladder neck and sphincter and the anal bulbocavernosus re¯exes. Higher lesions correspond more with a re¯exic lower urinary tract and somatic motor activity, lower lesions more with are¯exia. With a lesion between thoracic 10 and lumbar 2 as many re¯exic as are¯exic lower urinary tract dysfunctions were found. The presence or absence of perineal sensation of light touch corresponded signi®cantly with the presence or absence of sensation in the lower urinary tract. Detrusor and striated sphincter re¯exia/are¯exia corresponded signi®cantly with the presence/absence of bulbocavernosus and anal re¯exes. Clinical neurological examination gives useful information which acceptably corresponds with the LUT function. However to decide on a detailed individual diagnosis, clinical examination is in our opinion insu cient. Urodynamic tests are needed for a profound evaluation of the function of di erent parts of the lower urinary tract and their interaction.

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“…Most of these follow the de®nitions as proposed by the International Continence Society. 11 None of the patients included had previous surgery …”

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confidence: 99%

Correlation between clinical neurological data and urodynamic function in spinal cord injured patients

Wyndaele

1997

Spinal Cord

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“…To describe the symptoms, signs, urodynamic observations and conditions associated with lower urinary tract dysfunction, the de¢nitions of the International Continence Society were used [Abrams et al, 2003].…”

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Validation of the short forms of the incontinence impact questionnaire (IIQ‐7) and the urogenital distress inventory (UDI‐6) in a Turkish population

Çam

Sakallı

et al. 2006

Neurourology and Urodynamics

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Aim: To validate the Turkish versions of the IIQ-7 and UDI-6 for use in Turkish-speaking populations. Methods: After establishing the test-retest reliability and internal consistency in a pilot study, 302 patients were enrolled in the study and general and subscale scores of the questionnaires were calculated. All participants underwent an urodynamic assessment. Results: Both instruments showed a high internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha for the IIQ-7 and UDI-6 was 0.87 and 0.74, respectively) and test-retest reliability (Spearman's rho was 0.99 for both of the scales (P < 0.001). 55.6% of the participants showed urodynamic abnormality and/or leakage. 39.7% had urodynamic stress incontinence (USI) and 15.9% had detrussor overactivity (DOA) AE USI. The mean scores of each IIQ-7 and UDI-6 were signi¢cantly higher in the USI, and DOA AE USI groups compared with normal women. Women with DOA AE USI scored highest in the IIQ-7 and UDI-6. The irritative subscale scores of the 1st and 2nd items of the UDI-6 were signi¢cantly higher in the DOA AE USI group. The stress subscale scores of 3rd and 4th items of UDI-6 were signi¢cantly higher in the USI group. Women with postvoid residual (PVR) urine values greater than 50 ml had signi¢-cantly higher obstructive subscale scores compared to the ones who had less residual volumes. Conclusions: TheTurkish translated versions of the IIQ-7 and UDI-6 are reliable, consistent and valid instruments for assessing symptom severity and the impact on QOL in Turkish speaking women with urinary incontinence. Neurourol. Urodynam. 26: 129^133, 2007. ß 2006

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“…More recently, the International Continence Society (ICS) has defined UI as 'the complaint of any involuntary leakage of urine' [2]. In either case, the definition indicates urinary incontinence as being more than just a physiologic condition, but one that should be Conservative estimates show that UI of all types disrupts the lives of approximately 10-20% of women in the general population [10,11].…”

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Quality of Life of Women with Urinary Incontinence: Cross-cultural Performance of 15 Language Versions of the I-QOL

Bushnell¹,

Martin²,

Summers³

et al. 2005

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Urinary incontinence (UI) has substantial and important impacts on health-related quality of life. The purpose of this research is to report the psychometric performance of 15 different language versions of the Incontinence-specific Quality of Life (I-QOL) measure, a patient-reported outcome measure specific to stress, urge and mixed urinary incontinence. The multi-national dataset consisted of data from four clinical trials for stress incontinent females and from two additional population studies, enrolling women with stress, urge and mixed UI. All enrolled patients completed the I-QOL and comparative measures at baseline. The clinical trial populations had multiple administrations up to 12 weeks, and the two population studies included a shorter retest. Country-specific psychometric testing for validity, reliability, and responsiveness followed standardized procedures. Confirmatory factor analyses were performed to assess the I-QOL subscales. The I-QOL measurement model was confirmed as three subscales. Summary and subscale scores for the 15 versions were internally consistent (alpha values = 0.91-0.96) and reproducible (ICC = 0.72-0.97). Using changes in the independent measures of incontinence episode frequency standardized response means were predominantly strong (ranged 0.71-1.05) across 13 versions (out of 15) in association with these measures and effect sizes. These additional language versions of the I-QOL instrument demonstrate psychometric properties similar to the original version. The I-QOL has shown good results in both community studies and clinical trials with varying types and severity of urinary incontinence. It is a reliable and valid measure of HRQOL, suitable for use in a variety of international settings.

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The standardization of terminology of lower urinary tract function recommended by the international continence society

Cited by 539 publications

References 5 publications

Correlation between clinical neurological data and urodynamic function in spinal cord injured patients

Correlation between clinical neurological data and urodynamic function in spinal cord injured patients

Validation of the short forms of the incontinence impact questionnaire (IIQ‐7) and the urogenital distress inventory (UDI‐6) in a Turkish population

Quality of Life of Women with Urinary Incontinence: Cross-cultural Performance of 15 Language Versions of the I-QOL

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