Translation and Validation of the Intermittent Catheterization Difficulty Questionnaire (ICDQ) into Greek

Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 2022 · DOI: https://doi.org/10.2147/JMDH.S387110 · Published: November 9, 2022

Simple Explanation

Clean intermittent self-catheterization (CISC) is a method for managing incomplete bladder emptying in patients with neurogenic bladder conditions. The Intermittent Catheterisation Difficulty Questionnaire (ICDQ) helps assess difficulties patients face during CISC. This study translated the ICDQ into Greek and confirmed its reliability, emphasizing the need for urologist consultations and comprehensive treatment evaluations.

Study Duration

March 2022 and July 2022

Participants

62 neurologic patients suffering from spinal cord injury (SCI), multiple sclerosis (MS), cauda equina (CE), and myelitis

Evidence Level

Not specified

Key Findings

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The Greek version of the ICDQ showed high inter-correlation between topics with a Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.94.
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The translated ICDQ demonstrated excellent intra-rater reliability, with an ICC of 0.97.
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No statistically significant differences were found between men and women regarding ICDQ scores.

Research Summary

The study successfully translated and validated the ICDQ into Greek, creating a reliable tool for assessing difficulties experienced by patients using CISC. The Greek version of ICDQ exhibits accuracy, homogeneity, and excellent internal consistency. The use of ICDQ can help Greek urologists evaluate treatment acceptance, identify challenges, and improve therapeutic strategies for patients undergoing CISC.

Practical Implications

Improved Patient Care

The ICDQ can facilitate a more detailed evaluation of CISC difficulties, leading to better treatment strategies and catheter selection.

Enhanced Treatment Monitoring

Frequent use of the ICDQ allows healthcare professionals to monitor the effectiveness of treatment strategies and adjust regimens as needed.

Facilitated Communication

The ICDQ provides a structured framework for discussing CISC-related challenges between patients and healthcare providers.

Study Limitations

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The study was conducted on a convenience sample of neurologic patients.
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The sample was limited to SCI patients with C6 injury level or below.
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The study did not explore the impact of different catheter types on ICDQ scores.

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