Tarinee Manchana1, Suvit Bunyavejchevin. 1. Urogynecology Division, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand. T_manchana@hotmail.com
Abstract
INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: The aim of this study was to validate the Thai version of the Prolapse Quality of Life (P-QOL) questionnaire. METHODS: The P-QOL questionnaire was translated into Thai. Test-retest reliability and internal consistency were tested. All patients who visit the gynecologic outpatient clinic of King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital between March 2008 and September 2009 completed the P-QOL questionnaires. RESULTS: One hundred fifteen patients with symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse and 60 asymptomatic patients were included. There was a significant correlation between P-QOL domain scores and vaginal examination findings (POP-Q stage). A higher POP-Q stage and a higher impact on quality of life were detected in symptomatic patients. The total scores from all domains were significantly higher in symptomatic patients. CONCLUSION: The Thai version of the P-QOL questionnaire is a valid, reliable, and simple instrument to assess the symptoms' severity and the quality of life in Thai-speaking patients with pelvic organ prolapse.
INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: The aim of this study was to validate the Thai version of the Prolapse Quality of Life (P-QOL) questionnaire. METHODS: The P-QOL questionnaire was translated into Thai. Test-retest reliability and internal consistency were tested. All patients who visit the gynecologic outpatient clinic of King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital between March 2008 and September 2009 completed the P-QOL questionnaires. RESULTS: One hundred fifteen patients with symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse and 60 asymptomatic patients were included. There was a significant correlation between P-QOL domain scores and vaginal examination findings (POP-Q stage). A higher POP-Q stage and a higher impact on quality of life were detected in symptomatic patients. The total scores from all domains were significantly higher in symptomatic patients. CONCLUSION: The Thai version of the P-QOL questionnaire is a valid, reliable, and simple instrument to assess the symptoms' severity and the quality of life in Thai-speaking patients with pelvic organ prolapse.
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