Validation of the Prolapse Quality of Life (P-QOL) questionnaire in Thai version.
OBJECTIVE
The aim of this study was to validate the Thai version of the Prolapse Quality of Life (P-QOL) questionnaire.


METHODS
The P-QOL questionnaire was translated into Thai. Test-retest reliability and internal consistency were tested. All patients who visit the gynecologic outpatient clinic of King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital between March 2008 and September 2009 completed the P-QOL questionnaires.


RESULTS
One hundred fifteen patients with symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse and 60 asymptomatic patients were included. There was a significant correlation between P-QOL domain scores and vaginal examination findings (POP-Q stage). A higher POP-Q stage and a higher impact on quality of life were detected in symptomatic patients. The total scores from all domains were significantly higher in symptomatic patients.


CONCLUSIONS
The Thai version of the P-QOL questionnaire is a valid, reliable, and simple instrument to assess the symptoms' severity and the quality of life in Thai-speaking patients with pelvic organ prolapse.
Urogynecology Division, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand. T_manchana@hotmail.com
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007802:Language; D008875:Middle Aged; D056887:Pelvic Organ Prolapse / Q000523:psychology*; D011788:Quality of Life; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires / Q000592:standards*; D013785:Thailand