Linking of assessment scales for women with urinary incontinence and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health.

CONCLUSIONS: The scales are linked with the classification at different levels. The International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire was the most limited instrument. Bristol Female Urinary Tract Symptoms Questionnaire and Incontinence Quality of Life Questionnaire presented greater agreement with the ICF, but the concepts in their items are mostly linked to body functions, denoting a biomedical vision. King's Health Questionnaire demonstrated greater affinity with the ICF, and most concepts were related to the activities and participation categories, approaching more effectively the biopsychosocial model. Implications for Rehabilitation Choosing the right instrument to assess the quality of life of women with urinary incontinence can be a difficult task, since the instruments have different approaches. The use of International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health as a reference among health professionals involved in rehabilitation of women with urinary incontinence will promote unification of the language about this group functioning. The comparison among instruments presented here will help the professional to choose the one that provides the greatest amount of information in a consistent way, aiding the clinical decision-making process. PMID: 29376446 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tags: Disabil Rehabil Source Type: research