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Developing a new urology questionnaire from the patient’s perspective

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: In this qualitative study a new urology questionnaire to assess Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) in men was incrementally developed. The patient’s perspective was always paramount. Thirty-seven male participants aged 40 and over with different levels of health literacy completed several versions of the new questionnaire. Participants were asked to think aloud while completing the task. Participants’ utterances and comments in a follow-up interview were used to create improved versions of the questionnaire. The final version was the Dutch Reduced Illustrated Prostate Symptom Score (DRIPSS), a questionnaire consisting of pictorial scales. Participants’ feedback suggests that the DRIPSS will largely eliminate patients’ completion problems.

Source: Information Design Journal

DOI: 10.1075/idj.24004.sch

Authors: Florine W. M. Schlatmann, Michael R. van Balken, Andrea F. de Winter, Igle-Jan de Jong, Carel J. M. Jansen

Institutions: University Medical Center Groningen, Rijnstate Hospital, University of Groningen, Stellenbosch University

Language: English

Topic: Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research

Subfield: Urology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4408201591

FWCI: 0.827

Cites: 34

Cited by: 2

Related to: 10