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Table 2 The abbreviated health state classification system derived from the I-QOL and Neurogenic Module

From: Development of the Incontinence Utility Index: estimating population-based utilities associated with urinary problems from the Incontinence Quality of Life Questionnaire and Neurogenic Module

Attributes

Levels of response

Score*

I-QOL Item5: Depression

I feel not at all depressed because of my urinary problems or incontinence

5

I feel somewhat depressed because of my urinary problems or incontinence

3

I feel extremely depressed because of my urinary problems or incontinence

1

I-QOL Item8: Urine Smell

I do not worry at all about other people smelling urine on me

5

I worry somewhat about other people smelling urine on me

3

I worry a very great deal about other people smelling urine on me

1

I-QOL Item13: Sleep

I have no difficulty getting a good night's sleep because of my urinary problems or incontinence

5

I have some difficulty getting a good night's sleep because of my urinary problems or incontinence

3

I have extreme difficulty getting a good night's sleep because of my urinary problems or incontinence

1

I-QOL Item19: Bladder Control

I feel I have control over my bladder

5

I feel I have some control over my bladder

3

I feel I have no control over my bladder

1

I-QOL Item20: Drinks

I have to be not at all careful about what or how much I drink because of my urinary problems or incontinence

5

I have to be somewhat careful about what or how much I drink because of my urinary problems or incontinence

3

I have to be extremely careful about what or how much I drink because of my urinary problems or incontinence

1

  1. *Summary raw score was transformed into a 0 (worst health status) – 100 (best health status) scale with the following algorithm: Scale score of the abbreviated form = (the sum of the 5 items - lowest possible score)* 100/possible raw score range.
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