Measuring quality of life in multiple sclerosis patients with urinary disorders using the Qualiveen questionnaire.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil
; 85(8): 1317-23, 2004 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
To assess the impact of urinary disorders on multiple sclerosis (MS) patients' health-related quality of life and to examine the cross-sectional construct validity of Qualiveen, a questionnaire originally developed for spinal cord injury patients with urinary disorders, in patients with MS.DESIGN:
Cohort study.SETTING:
Neurourodynamic units in 3 French university hospitals.PARTICIPANTS:
Patients with MS (N=197).INTERVENTIONS:
Not applicable. MAIN OUTCOMEMEASURES:
We tested predictions about the relationships among clinical features, the French version of the Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life questionnaire (SEP-59), the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS), and the 4 domains of the 30-item Qualiveen.RESULTS:
Cross-sectional correlations among the 4 Qualiveen domains and type (range, .36-.54), number of symptoms (range, .23-.50), and severity of incontinence (.39-.68) were generally moderate to strong. The SEP-59 bowel and bladder function domain showed moderate to strong relationships with the Qualiveen (range, .39-.59). Relationships with other SEP-59 domains were generally weak (range, .22-.35), and with the EDSS they were very weak. Predictions proved generally accurate (weighted kappa=.61).CONCLUSIONS:
Our data supported the Qualiveen's validity as a discriminative instrument for use with patients with MS. Further studies should explore the Qualiveen's longitudinal validity and responsiveness.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Qualidade de Vida
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Transtornos Urinários
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Atitude Frente a Saúde
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Inquéritos e Questionários
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Esclerose Múltipla
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2004
Tipo de documento:
Article