Scoring Correspondence in Outcomes Related to Erectile Dysfunction Treatment on a 4-Point Scale (Score-4)

Cappelleri, J.C.; Bushmakin, Andrew G.; Symonds, Tara; Schnetzler, Gabriel

doi:10.1016/s1569-9056(08)60584-9

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“…A shift in scores from EHS3 at baseline to EHS4 at the end of treatment was accompanied by significant improvements in EF and outcomes on the SEAR questionnaire [42]. For outcomes on the SEAR questionnaire, correspondence has been established with the degree of penile rigidity assessed with the EHS [43]. Statistical modeling suggested that the positive effect of ED treatment on confidence and sexual relationship satisfaction is mediated by rigidity as assessed with the EHS (>40% of the effect) and by erection maintenance as assessed with IIEF Q4 or Q5 (>20% of the effect) [44].…”

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The HelpED Study: Agreement and Impact of the Erection Hardness Score on Sexual Function and Psychosocial Outcomes in Men with Erectile Dysfunction and Their Partners

Claes

Andrianne

Opsomer

et al. 2012

The Journal of Sexual Medicine

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The HelpED Study: Agreement and Impact of the Erection Hardness Score on Sexual Function and Psychosocial Outcomes in Men with Erectile Dysfunction and Their Partners

Claes

Andrianne

Opsomer

et al. 2012

The Journal of Sexual Medicine

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“…Schroeck et al 11,12 found a high correlation between the IIEF and the EPIC scores; thus, after reviewing the literature on potency evaluation scales, these questionnaire tools received the highest point values in our evaluation. The Erection Hardness Score, a 4-point scale, corresponded closely with the IIEF score, as reported by Cappeleri et al, 13 thus-validated questionnaires and 4-grade scores were also considered relevant for this review. Lastly, non-validated questionnaires and potency affirmation were considered least relevant and received the lowest point value.…”

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Erectile dysfunction after radiotherapy for prostate cancer: a model assesing the conflicting literature on dose–volume effects

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Studies assessing the relationship between dose to the penile bulb (PB) and risk of ED in men treated for prostate cancer with external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) have been critically scored. A review of published literature examining dose received by the PB and clinical erectile function outcomes for patients receiving EBRT was performed. Of 146 retrieved articles, 8 evaluated EBRT-induced ED in relation to PB dose. Half of these articles showed a relationship between dose to PB and ED, and the other half did not. A reliability score (RS) was constructed to more uniformly evaluate strengths and weaknesses of these eight articles. Subsequently, they were scored by two independent reviewers. An average of both scores was calculated. A close consensus was found (identical RS for six of the eight studies; kappa statistic: P=0.97). The studies with highest RS consistently support a relationship between ED and PB doses, whereas those with low scores did not. The RS-based analysis supports the recommended dose-volume limits specified in the Quantitative Analysis of Normal Tissue Effects in the Clinic review, maintaining the mean dose to 95% of the PB<50 Gy, although the target organ at risk is not likely to be the PB.

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“…17 studies reported on convergent validity of the IIEF-15 1,19,20,23e25,27,29e34,38,39,41,43 (Supplementary Table 4). The IIEF-15 was compared with a single-item self-assessment of ED, 19 the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System, 23 Quality Erection Questionnaire, 27 Erection Hardness Score, 20,24,27,33 Sexual Experience Questionnaire, 30 Male Genital Self-Image Scale, 39 Female Assessment of Male Erection, 38 partnership satisfaction, 43 Hypogonadism Impact of Symptoms Questionnaire Short Form, 25 Sexual Quality of LifeeMale , 29 Sexual Modes Questionnaire, 31 Inflammatory Bowel Disease Male Sexual Dysfunction Scale, 32 Beliefs About Sexual Functioning Scale, 34 Premature Ejaculation Tool, 41 and clinician ratings. 1,38,43 The methodologic quality was rated as "adequate" 1,23,27,29,31,32,34,38,39,41,43 or "doubtful".…”

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“…1,38,43 The methodologic quality was rated as "adequate" 1,23,27,29,31,32,34,38,39,41,43 or "doubtful". 19,20,24,25,33 The doubtful ratings were due to a small number ("other flaws" in COSMIN methodologic quality), 33 use of the Pearson correlation where the Spearman correlation should have been used, 24 imprecise reporting of hypotheses ("other flaws" in COSMIN methodologic quality), 25 the lack of information on measurement properties of the comparator instrument, 19 or imprecise reporting of results. 20 The evidence on construct validity was rated as sufficient for 11 studies, of "adequate" 1,23,27,29,30,38,43 and "doubtful" 19,24,25,33 quality.…”

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The International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF)—A Systematic Review of Measurement Properties

Neijenhuijs

Holtmaat

Aaronson

et al. 2019

The Journal of Sexual Medicine

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Introduction: The International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) is a patient-reported outcome measure to evaluate erectile dysfunction and other sexual problems in men. Aim: To perform a systematic review of the measurement properties of the 15-item patient-reported outcome measure (IIEF-15) and the shortened 5-item version (IIEF-5). Methods: A systematic search of scientific literature up to April 2018 was performed. Data were extracted and analyzed according to COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments (COSMIN) guidelines for structural validity, internal consistency, reliability, measurement error, hypothesis testing for construct validity, and responsiveness. Evidence of measurement properties was categorized into sufficient, insufficient, inconsistent, or indeterminate, and quality of evidence as very high, high, moderate, or low. Results: 40 studies were included. The evidence for criterion validity (of the Erectile Function subscale), and responsiveness of the IIEF-15 was sufficient (high quality), but inconsistent (moderate quality) for structural validity, internal consistency, construct validity, and test-retest reliability. Evidence for structural validity, testretest reliability, construct validity, and criterion validity of the IIEF-5 was sufficient (moderate quality) but indeterminate for internal consistency, measurement error, and responsiveness. Clinical Implications: Lack of evidence for and evidence not supporting some of the measurement properties of the IIEF-15 and IIEF-5 shows the importance of further research on the validity of these questionnaires in clinical research and clinical practice. Strengths & Limitations: A strength of the current review is the use of predefined guidelines (COSMIN). A limitation of this review is the use of a precise rather than a sensitive search filter regarding measurement properties to identify studies to be included. Conclusion: The IIEF requires more research on structural validity (IIEF-15), internal consistency (IIEF-15 and IIEF-5), construct validity (IIEF-15), measurement error (IIEF-15 and IIEF-5), and responsiveness (IIEF-5). The most pressing matter for future research is determining the unidimensionality of the IIEF-5 and the exact factor structure of the IIEF-15. Neijenhuijs KI, Holtmaat K, Aaronson NK, et al. The International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF)-A Systematic Review of Measurement Properties. J Sex Med 2019;16:1078e1091.

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Scoring Correspondence in Outcomes Related to Erectile Dysfunction Treatment on a 4-Point Scale (Score-4)

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The HelpED Study: Agreement and Impact of the Erection Hardness Score on Sexual Function and Psychosocial Outcomes in Men with Erectile Dysfunction and Their Partners

The HelpED Study: Agreement and Impact of the Erection Hardness Score on Sexual Function and Psychosocial Outcomes in Men with Erectile Dysfunction and Their Partners

Erectile dysfunction after radiotherapy for prostate cancer: a model assesing the conflicting literature on dose–volume effects

The International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF)—A Systematic Review of Measurement Properties

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