The validation of the Dutch SF-Qualiveen, a questionnaire on urinary-specific quality of life, in spinal cord injury patients

The study validates the Dutch SF-Qualiveen questionnaire for measuring urinary-specific quality of life in patients with spinal cord injuries (SCI). Currently, there isn't a validated measure available in the Netherlands for this purpose. SCI often leads to urological dysfunction, significantly impacting the patient's quality of life. This research aims to provide a reliable tool for assessing this aspect of well-being. The SF-Qualiveen, a short questionnaire, was tested for validity and reliability among SCI patients and a control group. The results suggest it's a useful tool for measuring urinary-specific quality of life in Dutch SCI patients.

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  The Dutch SF-Qualiveen demonstrated good content validity, with SCI patients confirming that it covered their bladder problems effectively.
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  The study found a positive correlation between SF-Qualiveen scores and the severity of urinary symptoms, indicating good construct validity.
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  The SF-Qualiveen exhibited good criterion validity, as confirmed by a positive association between SF-Qualiveen and UDI-6 scores in both patients and controls.