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01-10-2009 | Original Article

Validation of the Prolapse Quality-of-Life Questionnaire (P-QoL) in Portuguese version in Brazilian women

Authors: Márcia Silva de Oliveira, José Tadeu Nunes Tamanini, Geraldo de Aguiar Cavalcanti

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 10/2009

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

The aim of this study is to validate the Portuguese translated version of the Prolapse Quality-of-Life Questionnaire (P-QoL).

Methods

Ninety-eight women completed the P-QoL questionnaire translated into Portuguese at baseline and on the second visit, 2 weeks later. Clinical data and Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification Index (POP-Q) according to the International Continence Society were obtained. Psychometric properties of the questionnaire were assessed.

Results

Sixty-eight symptomatic and 30 asymptomatic women for POP symptoms were studied. Most patients presented POP-Q > 2. The P-QoL demonstrated good psychometric properties. The test–retest reliability confirmed a highly significant stability between the total scores for each domain (P < 0.0001). The construct validation distinguished differences in P-QoL questionnaire scores between symptomatic and asymptomatic women.

Conclusion

The Portuguese version of the P-QoL questionnaire is a valid and reliable instrument to assess quality of life in Brazilian women with pelvic organ prolapse.

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Title: Validation of the Prolapse Quality-of-Life Questionnaire (P-QoL) in Portuguese version in Brazilian women
Authors: Márcia Silva de Oliveira
José Tadeu Nunes Tamanini
Geraldo de Aguiar Cavalcanti
Publication date: 01-10-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 10/2009
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-009-0934-6

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Validation of the Prolapse Quality-of-Life Questionnaire (P-QoL) in Portuguese version in Brazilian women

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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