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The Arabic ICIQ-UI SF: an alternative language version of the English ICIQ-UI SF
H Hashim1, K Avery1, M S Mourad2
1Bristol Urological Institute, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, United Kingdom.
Neurourology and Urodynamics
|March 15, 2006
Summary
A new Arabic version of the International Consultation on Incontinence short form questionnaire (ICIQ-UI SF) was developed and validated. This tool accurately assesses urinary incontinence (UI) in Arabic-speaking populations, enabling better clinical care and research.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Medical Informatics
- Psychometrics
Background:
- Urinary incontinence (UI) is a prevalent condition with significant patient impact.
- Existing UI assessment tools often lack international adaptation.
- The International Consultation on Incontinence short form questionnaire (ICIQ-UI SF) is a widely used measure.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate the first Arabic version of the ICIQ-UI SF.
- To facilitate UI assessment in Arabic-speaking clinical and research settings.
- To enable cross-cultural research on UI.
Main Methods:
- Standard translation and back-translation methods were employed.
- Psychometric properties (validity, reliability, sensitivity to change) were evaluated.
- Validation involved patients from urology outpatient clinics in the Middle East.
Main Results:
- The Arabic ICIQ-UI SF demonstrated validity, reliability, and responsiveness.
- Psychometric properties remained consistent during the adaptation process.
- Results mirrored those of the UK-English version.
Conclusions:
- The validated Arabic ICIQ-UI SF is suitable for studying Arabic-speaking populations with UI.
- This development can serve as a model for translating other patient-reported outcome measures into Arabic.
- It will enhance multinational and cross-cultural research on diseases in Arabic-speaking regions.
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