The qualitative assessment of the ICIQ-LUTS
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Qualitative assessment of the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (ICIQ-LUTS): a cognitive interview study
IRAS ID
335752
Contact name
Nikki Cotterill
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
North Bristol NHS Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 5 months, 31 days
Research summary
Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMS) can be an important tool to allow patients to report their symptoms or other aspects of their health related quality of life. PROMs are in widespread use in clinical practice to help with initial assessment and follow up of treatment. The International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire (ICIQ) modules have separate female and male patient-completed questionnaires available for assessing lower urinary tract symptoms. However, a gender-neutral tool could have advantages for research, as a single tool could be used, which could allow male and female scores to be compared without the need for separate questionnaires. There is also a growing recognition of the need for gender-neutral assessment tools to ensure healthcare practices are inclusive. A single questionnaire that is not gender specific has been developed by combining the questions from these two questionnaires, the ICIQ-LUTS. This protocol describes the process of one-on-one interviews with patients to determine whether the ICIQ-LUTS questions are understood as intended and relevant to all patients.
REC name
North West - Greater Manchester South Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
24/NW/0099
Date of REC Opinion
15 Apr 2024
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion