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Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the ICIQ-BD for Brazilian Women With Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms.
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International Urogynecology Journal . Apr2024, Vol. 35 Issue 4, p831-840. 10p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Introduction and hypotheses: The International Continence Society recommends the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Bladder Diary (ICIQ-BD) for the assessment, management, and monitoring of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and validation will establish a valid and reliable tool for Brazilian women with LUTS. Methods: A cross-sectional study involving 101 women was carried out at the Urogynecology Outpatient Clinic in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, between August 2020 and April 2022. The process of cross-cultural adaptation and validation was executed following the ICIQ Group's protocol. Reviewed by an expert committee, the first pre-test was followed by subsequent adaptations, resulting in a second adapted version that underwent expert revisions. A second pretest was conducted, followed by cross-cultural adaptation and construct validation. Finally, the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Bladder Diary-Brazilian Portuguese Version (ICIQ-BD-Br) underwent a validation process. Results: Construct validity (IVC >0.78) and internal consistency were satisfactory (α-Cronbach coefficient 0.87–0.94). The following adjustments were made: a specific field was created to document sleep and wake times, and a printed score ranging from 0 to 4 was included in the bladder sensation column. Test–retest reliability ranged from fair to excellent for all analyzed items (Spearman correlation: 0.64–0.95). Criterion validity analysis indicated slight agreement for one of the four symptoms analyzed (nocturia k=0.32). The final version was approved by the ICIQ Group. Conclusions: The ICIQ-BD-Br has been adapted for use in Brazilian Portuguese and has exhibited robust construct validity and reliability for Brazilian women with LUTS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09373462
- Volume :
- 35
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Urogynecology Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 177350974
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-024-05730-6