Urinary incontinence (UI), which can occur at any age, involves an unintentional loss of bladder control. UI can occur in individuals across a broad range of diagnoses and medical conditions1., 2., 3., 4. and is a frequently encountered problem in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). UI ranges in severity, but even comparatively minor cases can have a significant effect on people's quality of life and well-being.1 Thus, it is important to assess for, diagnose, and treat UI in people who have MS as soon as possible.1 The Urinary Incontinence Quality of Life Scale (I-QOL) is a self-report measure designed to assess the effect of UI on patients' health-related quality of life and has been validated in patients with MS.1., 2., 3. The I-QOL, which can be administered in <5 minutes, consists of 22 items and is composed of 3 subdomains: (1) Avoidance and Limiting Behaviors, (2) Psychosocial Impact, and (3) Social Embarrassment.3 Both a total score and individual subdomain scores can be calculated to help inform clinician decision making and treatment planning.
This abbreviated summary provides a review of the psychometric properties of the I-QOL in people with MS.
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