The influence of patient education level on the International Prostatic Symptom Score

The Journal of Urology
N R Netto Júnior, M L de Lima

Abstract

The American Urological Association developed a questionnaire to quantify the severity of symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). An additional question relating to the impact of BPH on the quality of life was added, and this questionnaire became known as the International Prostate Symptom Score (I-PSS) and was adopted by the World Health Organization. The objective of our study was to determine the influence of education on the I-PSS and to analyze the relationship of the effect on the questionnaire when self-administered or administered by professional medical personnel. I-PSS was administered to 92 patients 50 to 81 years old (mean age 63) with BPH. Patients were assessed into 2 groups according to the level of education. Group 1 was composed of 68 patients considered literate and group 2 comprised 24 patients considered illiterate by UNICEF criteria. Patients received orientation about the questionnaire and the manner of completion. The symptom index was self-administered (subgroup P) and administered with physician help (subgroup D). Statistical analysis was done using Wilcoxon method for nonparametric samples and regression analysis. The difference between P and D subgroups in group 1 was not statistically sig...Continue Reading

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Mar 5, 2005·International Braz J Urol : Official Journal of the Brazilian Society of Urology·Marcelo L de Lima, N Rodrigues Netto
Dec 22, 1999·Journal of Endourology·N R NettoM R Netto
Jan 24, 2020·Neurourology and Urodynamics·Tyler Gaines, Rena D Malik
Jan 1, 1997·International Journal of Urology : Official Journal of the Japanese Urological Association·Y HommaY Aso

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