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Correlations between the ICIQ‐SF score and urodynamic findings
Author(s) -
Seckiner Ilker,
Yesilli Cetin,
Mungan N. Aydin,
Aykanat Adem,
Akduman Bulent
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
neurourology and urodynamics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.918
H-Index - 90
eISSN - 1520-6777
pISSN - 0733-2467
DOI - 10.1002/nau.20389
Subject(s) - medicine , cystometry , physical examination , urinary incontinence , urology , physical therapy , urinary bladder
Aims The primary aim of this prospective study was to examine the correlations between “The International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire‐Short Form (ICIQ‐SF)” score and urodynamic findings in patients with urge incontinence. In addition, we aimed to observe the alterations of these parameters with antimuscarinic therapy. Methods Between January and December 2005, patients referred to our department with urge incontinence were examined. After taking a detailed clinical history, physical examination, and urinalysis, each patient was asked to complete an ICIQ‐SF questionnaire. We carried out subtracted cystometry according to a fixed protocol on all patients. Patients who were defined as detrusor overactivity incontinent were given antimuscarinic therapy for 3 months. Following treatment, filling cystometry and ICIQ‐SF scoring were repeated in all patients. All pre‐ and post‐treatment data of 18 male and 42 female patients were transferred to the SPSS 11.0 for Windows program, and statistical analyses were performed. Results The patients' ages ranged from 28 to 70 (mean 49.8) years. We found statistically significant differences between the pre‐ and post‐treatment parameters (mean ICIQ‐SF score, first sensation, cystometric capacity, maximum detrusor pressure, compliance; P < 0.01). We found negative correlation between pre‐treatment mean ICIQ‐SF score and first sensation (correlation coefficient −0.266, P < 0.05) and positive correlation between pre‐treatment mean ICIQ‐SF score and maximum detrusor pressure (correlation coefficient 0.4, P < 0.01). Conclusions ICIQ‐SF scoring is a practical and reliable method for baseline and post‐treatment evaluation of patients with urge incontinence. Significant correlation exists between ICIQ‐SF score and urodynamic parameters. Neurourol. Urodynam. 26:492–494, 2007. © 2007 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.