New evidence for content validity of the German version of the Acute Cystitis Symptom Score: cognitive interview study among patients and experts.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The Acute Cystitis Symptom Score (ACSS) is a clinically validated instrument to assess symptoms and quality of life in women with uncomplicated urinary tract infections (uUTIs). A previous study examining the content validity of the German version of the ACSS has shown some methodological limitations when rated against the criteria for content validity of the COnsensus-based Standards for the Selection of Health Measurement INstruments (COSMIN) initiative. Extending the existing evidence, the present study aimed to assess the content validity of the German version of the ACSS according to the criteria of the COSMIN methodology.

Methods

In individual cognitive interviews following a structured, standardized interview guide, women with a history of uUTI and experts fro

SUBMITTER: Nestler S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11909055 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature