Questionnaires for Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction

Blayne Welk

doi:10.1016/j.ucl.2024.01.004

Questionnaires for Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction

Urol Clin North Am. 2024 May;51(2):233-238. doi: 10.1016/j.ucl.2024.01.004. Epub 2024 Feb 6.

Author

Blayne Welk¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Surgery, Western University, 268 Grosvenor Street, London, Onatrio N6A 4V2, Canada; Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Western University, 268 Grosvenor Street, London, Ontario N6A 4V2, Canada. Electronic address: blayne.welk@sjhc.london.on.ca.

PMID: 38609195
DOI: 10.1016/j.ucl.2024.01.004

Abstract

The evaluation of people with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD) often involves objective parameters, however quality of life (QOL) assessments are crucial for patient-centered care. This article discusses how to measure QOL and urinary symptoms in NLUTD and highlights various questionnaires such as the Qualiveen, Neurogenic Bladder Symptom Score (NBSS), and the Incontinence Quality of Life Questionnaire (I-QOL). These questionnaires focus on bladder-related QOL or symptoms and have been validated in multiple NLUTD populations. These tools are important for advancing research and the clinical care of NLUTD patients, and have the potential to impact decision-making and improve patient outcomes.

Keywords: Multiple sclerosis; Neurogenic bladder; Patient-reported outcomes; Questionnaire; Spinal cord injury.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Quality of Life
Urinary Bladder*
Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic* / diagnosis
Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic* / therapy