Prospective Comparison of a New Visual Prostate Symptom Score Versus the International Prostate Symptom Score in Men With Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms

Evaluation of the visual prostate symptom score in a male population with great language diversity and limited education: A study from Namibia

“…Maximum (Qmax) and average (Qave) urinary flow Evaluation of the visual prostate symptom score in a male population with great language diversity and limited education: A study from Namibia rates were measured using a Dantec Urodyn flowmeter. The original version of the VPSS [11,12] was modified in a subsequent study. [13] The pictogram of the force of the urinary stream (question 3 in the original version) was moved to become question A, because the pictogram of urination made it easier for the patient to understand the pictograms of frequency and nocturia (questions 2 and 3 in the original, and questions B and C in the modified VPSS).…”

“…[10] We developed a visual prostate symptom score (VPSS) that uses pictograms to assess the force of the urinary stream, daytime urinary frequency, nocturia and QoL. [11][12][13] At the time we were unaware that Peeling [14] had described a pictogram representing the force of the urinary stream in 1989, and that in 2006 Ushijima et al [15] had described a visual analogue scale for the IPSS, consisting of facial pictograms with expressions ranging from a broad smile (delighted) to a tearful face (distressed).…”

Evaluation of ‘Visual prostate symptom score’ in men with benign enlargement of prostate in a tertiary care center in midwestern Nepal

“…The results are consistent with the study done by van der walt and others. [13][14][15][16] Another study comparing IPSS and VPSS in patients with urethral stricture disease also shows similar positive correlation. Similarly, specific questions of IPSS related to frequency, nocturia and weak stream have also been positively correlated with the respective components in VPSS.…”

“…It is a pictogram having four components representing weak stream, day and night frequency and quality of life. 13 This is easy to use and comprehend even by patients with lower education level. [14][15][16] It is simple, easily completed without assistance and less time taking.…”

Comprehension and construct validity of the Visual Prostate Symptom Score by men with obstructive lower urinary tract symptoms in rural Africa

“…Hence, there is an increasing need for a universally accepted way for men to accurately report the presence and severity of their LUTS that is independent of educational achievement and English literacy, especially now, as advanced urologic care entities are increasingly being offered worldwide The image-based Visual Prostate Symptom Score (VPSS) was developed in 2011 by van de Walt et al as a literacy-independent adaptation of the IPSS. 11 The VPSS images correspond to four questions in the IPSS which reflect frequency, nocturia, weak stream and overall quality of life with LUTS. The VPSS has been validated among several cultural groups, been found to be meaningfully correlated with the IPSS, and is more likely to be completed independently by men with lower education.…”