The International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaires
Bristol Urological InstituteThe ICIQ is run from the Bristol Urological Institute, based at Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Southmead Hospital, Bristol.
Aims of the ICIQ Project:
- To develop psychometrically robust questionnaires to assess symptoms and impact associated with lower urinary tract, lower bowel and pelvic floor dysfunction.
- To standardise the use of patient-reported questionnaires in the assessment of these conditions across clinical practice and research.
- To promote and facilitate the international use of the questionnaires in clinical practice and research.
ICIQ Background
The International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaires (ICIQ) project originated following the 1st International Consultation on Incontinence, held in Monaco in 1998. The scientific committee supported the development of a standardised, internationally applicable questionnaire for assessing urinary incontinence in both clinical practice and research.
The ICIQ Advisory Board was established in 1999 to guide the development of the project. The initial work led to the development of the ICIQ-UI Short Form (ICIQ-UI SF), followed by the wider ICIQ modular questionnaire programme.
The ICIQ has since developed into a portfolio of validated patient-reported questionnaires covering urinary, bowel and pelvic floor symptoms and their impact on quality of life. The questionnaires are used internationally in clinical practice and research, supported by an extensive library of validated translations.
The ICIQ programme continues to support the development, translation, licensing and appropriate use of ICIQ questionnaires, working with researchers, clinicians and healthcare organisations internationally.
The programme is run from the Bristol Urological Institute at Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, with ongoing development supported by research, international collaboration and the ICIQ Advisory Board.
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What ICIQ.net provides:
- Overview of the Modular Questionnaire structure
- Guidance regarding module selection
- User manuals for ICIQ modules
- Access to validated ICIQ modules
- Access to translated versions of modules
- Links to relevant websites
