Pelvic floor disorders (PFDs), which include urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, sexual dysfunction and gastrointestinal disorders, affect over 20% of adult population. The prevalence and demand for care of PFDs appear to be increasing more quickly than would be expected from simple population growth, creating substantial physical and emotional distress and a large financial burden. Suitable diagnostic tools are necessary to investigate these problems. The aim of this article is to list Symptom and Quality of Life questionnaires [briefly identified as patient-reported outcomes (PROs)] formally validated into the Italian language to provide Italian clinicians and researchers a tool for the assessment of pelvic area dysfunctions in our country. A synthetic key points summary concerning concepts behind Symptom and Quality of Life Questionnaires will be also provided.

Braga, A., Soligo, M., Serati, M., Palleschi, G., Li Marzi, V., FINAZZI AGRO', E. (2016). Italian-validated questionnaires for pelvic floor disorders: on behalf of the Italian Society of Urodynamics. UROLOGIA, 83(3), 139-144 [10.5301/uro.5000192].

Italian-validated questionnaires for pelvic floor disorders: on behalf of the Italian Society of Urodynamics

FINAZZI AGRO', ENRICO
2016-09-26

Abstract

Pelvic floor disorders (PFDs), which include urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, sexual dysfunction and gastrointestinal disorders, affect over 20% of adult population. The prevalence and demand for care of PFDs appear to be increasing more quickly than would be expected from simple population growth, creating substantial physical and emotional distress and a large financial burden. Suitable diagnostic tools are necessary to investigate these problems. The aim of this article is to list Symptom and Quality of Life questionnaires [briefly identified as patient-reported outcomes (PROs)] formally validated into the Italian language to provide Italian clinicians and researchers a tool for the assessment of pelvic area dysfunctions in our country. A synthetic key points summary concerning concepts behind Symptom and Quality of Life Questionnaires will be also provided.
26-set-2016
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Rilevanza internazionale
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Esperti anonimi
Settore MED/24 - UROLOGIA
English
Braga, A., Soligo, M., Serati, M., Palleschi, G., Li Marzi, V., FINAZZI AGRO', E. (2016). Italian-validated questionnaires for pelvic floor disorders: on behalf of the Italian Society of Urodynamics. UROLOGIA, 83(3), 139-144 [10.5301/uro.5000192].
Braga, A; Soligo, M; Serati, M; Palleschi, G; Li Marzi, V; FINAZZI AGRO', E
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