Polish validation of the wisconsin stone quality of life questionnaire (POL-WISQoL).

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Urolithiasis significantly affects patient quality of life, yet the global standard of care predominantly focuses on achieving a stone free status, often ignoring patient reported outcomes. Currently, there are no specific measures available to assess the quality of life in the Polish population suffering from kidney stones. Therefore, this study aimed to develop and validate the Polish version of the Wisconsin Stone Quality of Life Questionnaire.

Methods

The translation of WISQOL was carried out in accordance with the best available guidelines. Patients treated for kidney stones at a tertiary centre were recruited and completed both POL-WISQOL and SF36 questionnaires. Comprehensive analyses were conducted to assess internal consistency, inter-item and inter-domain c

SUBMITTER: Tomczak W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11499438 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature