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Incontinence is one of the most frequently encountered problems in multiple
sclerosis (MS), and it has a negative effect on the daily lives of patients.
Therefore, it is important to investigate this complaint and start appropriate
treatment early. The aim of our study was to demonstrate the validity and
reliability of the Turkish-language Incontinence Quality of Life Scale (I-QOL) in
patients with MS. We included 37 patients with MS in this study. For analysis of
test-retest reliability, we administered the Turkish-language version of I-QOL
developed by a "translation-back translation" method to patients on the day of
admission and 1 week after admission. To assess validity, we also evaluated
patients with the Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life Scale (MQOL-54) and Expanded
Disability Status Scale (EDSS). We calculated the intraclass correlation
coefficient of the I-QOL (total and all subscores) as 0.88 to 0.91 and the
Cronbach alpha score as 0.88 to 0.91 (p < 0.05). We found a significant
correlation among all subscores of I-QOL and physical and mental subscores of
MQOL-54 and EDSS (p < 0.05). Our study has demonstrated the internal consistency
and reliability of the I-QOL in the Turkish language in patients with MS.

Langue : ANGLAIS