| Name | Description |
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Urinary Measures | 3-day Voiding Diary | Patient completed 3 day assessment of fluid intake, output, incontinence episodes and pad changes. |
American Urological Association Symptom Score (AUA-SS) | Validated symptom score for the evaluation of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Has been used in MS related research in the past. | |
Michigan Incontinence Symptom Score (M-ISI) | Validated score developed to discern between type of incontinence and the severity and bother caused by urinary incontinence | |
Neurogenic Bladder Symptom Score (NBSS) | Objective and validated assessment of bladder symptoms specifically created for use in patients with neurogenic bladder | |
Bowel and Sexual Measures | Sexual Satisfaction Scale | Validated, 5 item index addressing overall sexual adjustment in patients with MS and was adapted by the MSQLI from the Sexual History Form, scores range from 4 to 24 with higher scores indicating greater problems with sexual satisfaction. |
Bowel Control Scale | validated, 5 item scale evaluating constipation, bowel accidents, bowel urgency and the impact of bowel symptoms of lifestyle on a 25 point scale with higher scores indicating greater bowel problems | |
General HRQOL | SF-12 | Validated 12 item quality of life survey for use in patients with chronic conditions. |
MS Impact | Expanded Disability Scale | Physician Completed assessment of impact of MS |