Evaluating the 8-item overactive bladder questionnaire (OAB-v8) using item response theory.

Alexander C Peterson Anika SehgalR Trafford CrumpRichard BaverstockJason M SutherlandKevin V Carlson

Published in: Neurourology and urodynamics (2017)

OAB-v8 demonstrated high reliability and would be appropriate for a wide range of patients. Items #5 and #6 may need to be re-worded. The OAB-v8 should not be scored differently for men and women, although women do appear to experience higher average levels of symptom bother from OAB than men.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
patient reported
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
type diabetes
middle aged
metabolic syndrome