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Using Pictures Instead of Words: Visual-Validated Questionnaires for LUTS and Neurogenic Bladder

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Purpose of Review

In this review, we evaluate the potential of visual questionnaires for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) as a clinically viable alternative to written questionnaires, aiming for improved accuracy and user-friendliness.

Recent Findings

Several visual questionnaires, including VPSS, modified VPSS, SVPI, VASUS, LUTS-V, and DRIPSS, have been developed and validated for the assessment of male LUTS through predominantly quantitative studies, with a limited number of qualitative studies.

Summary

Visual questionnaires demonstrate comparable efficacy to the written questionnaires, particularly proving their superiority in the less educated populations. However, inherent shortcomings and the lack of well-designed randomized controlled trials delay the integration of visual questionnaires into standard practice. The search for better alternatives continues.

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Chawla, A., Gali, K.V. Using Pictures Instead of Words: Visual-Validated Questionnaires for LUTS and Neurogenic Bladder. Curr Bladder Dysfunct Rep 19, 27–36 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11884-023-00731-5

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