Validation of a German version of the P-QOL Questionnaire

Lenz, F.; Stammer, H.; Brocker, Kerstin A.; Rak, M.; Scherg, H.; Sohn, Christof

doi:10.1007/s00192-009-0809-x

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“…Of the patients who had surgery of the anterior compartment, 2.4 % (7/286) had recurrence after 12 months and a further 1.9 % ▶ Table 1 Quality of life before and after implantation of an alloplastic mesh based on the validated P-QoL questionnaire [19]. The higher the recorded figure, the lower the quality of life.…”

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“…Prolapse Quality-of-Life questionnaire to determine quality of life and sexual function Quality of life was assessed preoperatively with the validated German version of the P-QoL questionnaire [18,19] and at six, 12 and 36 months after surgery. The questionnaire consists of 40 questions.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The anatomical results were assessed using the POP-Q sys- tem [17]. Patientsʼ quality of life was recorded using the Prolapse Quality-of-Life (P-QoL) questionnaire [18,19].…”

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Quality of Life, Sexuality, Anatomical Results and Side-effects of Implantation of an Alloplastic Mesh for Cystocele Correction at Follow-up after 36 Months

Fünfgeld¹,

Stehle²,

Henne

et al. 2017

Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd

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ABSTR AC TIntroduction Pelvic organ prolapse can significantly reduce quality of life of affected women, with many cases requiring corrective surgery. The rate of recurrence is relatively high after conventional prolapse surgery. In recent years, alloplastic meshes have increasingly been implanted to stabilize the pelvic floor, which has led to considerable improvement of anatomical results. But the potential for mesh-induced risks has led to a controversial discussion on the use of surgical meshes in urogynecology. The impact of cystocele correction and implantation of an alloplastic mesh on patientsʼ quality of life/sexuality and the long-term stability of this approach were investigated. MethodIn a large prospective multicenter study, 289 patients with symptomatic cystocele underwent surgery with implantation of a titanized polypropylene mesh (TiLOOP ® Total 6, pfm medical ag) and followed up for 36 months. Both primary procedures and procedures for recurrence were included in the study. Anatomical outcomes were quantified using the POP-Q system. Quality of life including sexuality were assessed using the German version of the validated P-QoL questionnaire. All adverse events were assessed by an independent clinical event committee.Results Mean patient age was 67 ± 8 years. Quality of life improved significantly over the course of the study in all investigated areas, including sexuality and personal relationships (p < 0.001, Wilcoxon test). The number of adverse events which occurred in the period between 12 and 36 months after surgery was low, with just 22 events reported. The recurrence rate for the anterior compartment was 4.5 %. Previous or concomitant hysterectomy increased the risk of recurrence in the posterior compartment 2.8-fold and increased the risk of erosion 2.25-fold.Conclusion Cystocele correction using a 2nd generation alloplastic mesh achieved good anatomical and functional results in cases requiring stabilization of the pelvic floor and in patients with recurrence. The rate of recurrence was low, the patientsʼ quality of life improved significantly, and the risks were acceptable. . The most serious effect of pelvic organ prolapse is impairment of bladder and bowel function accompanied by incontinence and voiding disorders [2,3]. General well-being, personal relationships, particularly sexuality [4], and physical and social activities often suffer from the effects of prolapse [5,6]. The incidence of pelvic organ prolapse in women has increased in parallel with the general increase in life expectancy, and the likelihood that women aged 80 years will require surgical intervention (e.g. hysterectomy, pelvic floor reconstruction) is 12.2 % [7]. One in nine women is affected by prolapse [8]. Up to 30 % of patients require a repeat operation for recurrence within 5 years of the original procedure [9][10][11][12]. Surgical correction of prolapse should not just reposition the prolapsed pelvic organs, it should also restore the patientʼs quality of life or at least improve it. As the recurrence rate...

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Section: Surgical Methods and Mesh Implantmentioning

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Quality of Life, Sexuality, Anatomical Results and Side-effects of Implantation of an Alloplastic Mesh for Cystocele Correction at Follow-up after 36 Months

Fünfgeld¹,

Stehle²,

Henne

et al. 2017

Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd

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“…The P-QoL questionnaire was translated and validated in several languages [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]. The steps of translation and validation were similar in each language.…”

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“…To date, the P-QoL questionnaire has been validated for Italian-speaking patients and published by Digesu et al, in 2003. Then, it was translated into several languages including English, German, Dutch, Slovakian, Persian, Portuguese, Thai, Japanese, and Turkish [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9].…”

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Validation of the Polish version of P-QoL questionnaire

Rzepka¹,

Zalewski²,

Stefanowicz³

et al. 2016

Ginekol Pol

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Objective: Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a common morbidity that affects many women and significantly decreases quality of life. The severity and the impact of the prolapse on the quality of life are important parameters in the management and follow-up of affected patients. The aim of this validation study was to validate the Polish version of the Prolapse Quality of Life questionnaire (P-QoL). Material and methods:The P-QOL questionnaire was translated into Polish and administered to women recruited from two gynecological outpatient clinics (n = 231). Both symptomatic and asymptomatic women were included in the study and examined in supine position using the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification System (POP-Q). The validity was assessed by comparing symptom scores and quality-of-life scores between symptomatic and asymptomatic women.Results: A total number of 154 symptomatic and 77 asymptomatic women were included. There was a strong correlation between severity of the disease based on physical findings (POP-Q scale) and the P-QoL scores in main prolapse quality-of-life domains. The overall scores for each life domain were significantly different between symptomatic and asymptomatic women (p < 0.001). All the questions regarding symptoms showed significant differences (p < 0.001) between both groups. Conclusions:The Polish version of P-QoL is a valid, reliable, and easily comprehensible instrument to assess quality of life and symptoms in Polish-speaking women suffering from urogenital prolapse.

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Postoperative anatomic and quality‐of‐life outcomes after vaginal sacrocolporectopexy for vaginal vault prolapse

Klapdor

Grosse

Hertel

et al. 2017

Intl J Gynecology & Obste

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Validation of a German version of the P-QOL Questionnaire

Abstract: The German version of P-QOL is a valid, reliable, and easily comprehensible instrument to assess quality of life and symptoms in German-speaking patients with urogenital prolapse.

Cited by 42 publications

References 13 publications

Quality of Life, Sexuality, Anatomical Results and Side-effects of Implantation of an Alloplastic Mesh for Cystocele Correction at Follow-up after 36 Months

Quality of Life, Sexuality, Anatomical Results and Side-effects of Implantation of an Alloplastic Mesh for Cystocele Correction at Follow-up after 36 Months

Validation of the Polish version of P-QoL questionnaire

Postoperative anatomic and quality‐of‐life outcomes after vaginal sacrocolporectopexy for vaginal vault prolapse

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