Reliability of the Urinary Symptom Questionnaires for people with neurogenic bladder (USQNB) who void or use indwelling catheters

This study focuses on the reliability of questionnaires designed to assess urinary symptoms in people with neurogenic bladder (NLUTD). These questionnaires are tailored for individuals who use indwelling catheters or void to manage their bladder. The researchers evaluated whether the questionnaires consistently capture the experiences of individuals with NLUTD, ensuring that the tools are dependable for both research and clinical purposes. The findings support the use of these questionnaires, indicating they are reliable for measuring urinary symptoms in people with NLUTD who manage their bladders with indwelling catheters or by voiding.

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  All items on the questionnaires were endorsed by more than 10% of the participants, suggesting that the items represent recognizable urinary symptoms.
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  The questionnaires demonstrated acceptable levels of internal consistency, with Cronbach’s alpha values greater than .78, indicating that the items are related to each other.
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  Bayesian network analysis showed interpretable associations among the urinary symptoms, supporting the structural validity of the questionnaires.