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Pelvic Organ Prolapse-Urinary Incontinence Sexual Function Questionnaire (PISQ)
Summary
What it measures:
- Sexual function in women
- Note: The PISQ-IR can be used for both sexually active (SA) and not sexually active (NSA) women.1
- Variations:
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse-Urinary Incontinence Sexual Function Questionnaire (PISQ)
- Shortened (PISQ-12)
- Revised (PISQ-IR)
International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health
- Domain: Body functions
- Category: Genitourinary and reproductive functions
Target Population:
Women with pelvic floor disorders1
Clinical Insights:
- Of these 3 variations, the PISQ-IR is the most inclusive and has the best evidence for content validity,2 having utilized cognitive interviews with patients alongside literature and expert opinion to develop items.1
- PISQ-IR has been validated in 9 different languages.3
- For ease of scoring calculation in electronic documentation, use a scoring program. Either export then import data or use an integration platform.
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Date: November 19, 2025
Contact: practice@apta.org
Content Type: Test & Measure
APTA Staff
Nicole Hodges, PT, DPT, ATC, PhD, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Women's Health Physical Therapy
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