June 24, 2026 · International urogynecology journal · DOI: 10.1007/s00192-026-06782-6

Content Validity of Measurement Instruments Used to Assess Patient Quality of Life (QoL) in Women with Stress Urinary Incontinence: A Systematic Review

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The authors aimed to evaluate the content validity of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) used to assess quality of life in women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Their systematic review found that the methodological quality of most PROMs was inadequate, with limited patient involvement in their development, leading to heterogeneous and often insufficient evidence supporting their content validity. The study highlights the need for improved adherence to established guidelines to ensure these instruments effectively capture outcomes relevant to patients.

Isabelle Legood, Christina Pagkaki, Subanhey Thiyagalingam, Maria Patricia Roman, Gabriele Falconi, Cornelia Betschart, Stergios K Doumouchtsis

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