Noritoshi Sekido

Objectives To evaluate the agreement between initial straining, a proxy for Question 6 of the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS Q6), and three voiding symptoms (hesitancy, straining during voiding, and terminal straining). Participants and Methods Data from a nationwide survey of lower urinary tract symptoms in adults conducted by the Japanese Continence Society were analyzed. The agreement was evaluated by the weighted kappa coefficient.

CI confidence intervals COUB co-existent overactive-underactive bladder DO detrusor overactivity DODU detrusor overactivity with detrusor underactivity DU detrusor underactivity HRQOL health-related quality of life ICS The International Continence Society JCS The Japanese Continence Society KHQ King's Health Questionnaire LUTS lower urinary tract symptoms OAB overactive bladder OABSS overactive symptom score PFDs pelvic floor disorders POP pelvic organ prolapse QOL quality of life RRR...

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