Validation study of the Japanese version of the Faecal Incontinence Quality of Life Scale.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The aim of the present study was to conduct a psychometric validation of the Japanese version of the FIQL (JFIQL).

Method

A retrospective analysis of data from the JFIQL was conducted. Wexner scores and Faecal Incontinence Severity Index (FISI) scores were collected prospectively in patients with faecal incontinence who visited our centre between 2008 and 2009. For convergent validity, the JFIQL scores were compared with stages on the Wexner scale for lifestyle alteration. To evaluate reliability, Cronbach's alpha was calculated for internal consistency, whereas a test-retest study was performed to evaluate reproducibility. In assessing responsiveness, JFIQL scores before and after treatments were compared in patients whose FISI scores decreased by ≥ 50%.

Results

SUBMITTER: Ogata H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3440588 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature