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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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