scholarly journals Quality of Life in Cured Patients with Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma

2008 ◽  
Vol 93 (1) ◽  
pp. 200-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hendrieke C. Hoftijzer ◽  
Karen A. Heemstra ◽  
Eleonora P. M. Corssmit ◽  
Agatha A. van der Klaauw ◽  
Johannes A. Romijn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Thyroid Carcinoma ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Group I ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Objective: This study was performed to evaluate the impact of cured differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC) on quality of life. Previous studies on quality of life in patients with DTC were hampered by small patient numbers or limited quality-of-life parameters or were uncontrolled. Design: This was a cross-sectional case-control study. Method: We assessed quality of life in 153 cured DTC patients with a median duration of cure of 6.34 yr (range 0.3–41.8) and studied the contribution of disease-specific, biochemical, and social variables, focusing on the degree of TSH suppression. Four validated health-related questionnaires were used (Short Form-36, Multidimensional Fatigue Index-20, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and Somatoform Disorder Questionnaire), including multiple aspects of physical, psychological, and social functioning. Patients were compared with 113 controls selected by patients themselves (control group I) and 336 pooled age- and gender-matched controls from other Leiden quality-of-life studies (control group II). Results: Patients had significantly decreased quality of life in 11 of 16 subscales when compared with control group I. In comparison with control group II, decreased scores in 13 of 16 items were observed. An important independent predictor for quality of life was duration of cure. Quality-of-life parameters were not influenced by serum TSH levels both measured at the time of quality-of-life assessment and measured over time since initial therapy. Conclusions: Patients cured for DTC have impaired quality of life, independently of TSH level. Quality-of-life parameters were inversely affected by duration of cure and consequently may be restored after prolonged follow-up.

scholarly journals Impact of hemodialysis on the wellbeing of chronic kidney diseases patients: a pre-post analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Um-e-Kalsoom ◽  
Sabiha Khan ◽  
Israr Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Kidney Diseases ◽  
Chronic Kidney Diseases ◽  
Group I ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Hemodialysis may have serious psychological impact upon patients suffering from chronic kidney diseases. The aim of the present study is to investigate the impact of hemodialysis on the wellbeing of individuals with chronic kidney diseases (CKD). Result A sample consists of (N = 100) CKD patients referred from neurology ward of Leady Reading Hospital Peshawar. Data was collected from both male (50%) and female (50%) in 2017. Participants were divided into two groups on the basis of pre-set criteria. In group I, individuals with 4–5 stage of CKD referred first time for dialysis treatment were recruited. Group II comprised of CKD patients with 1–3 stage. Demographic data sheet, Pakistan Anxiety and Depression, WHO Quality of Life scale, and Perceived Social support scale (PSS) were used to test the hypotheses. Paired sample t test was use to see the difference between pre- and post-analysis of depression, anxiety, QOL, and PSS in group I (experimental group). Results suggests significant difference on depression (p > .001), anxiety (p > .001), and QOL (p > .001), while no significant difference was reported on perceived social support (p <.673). Findings also indicate no significant difference between group I and group II on QOL depression, anxiety, and PSS. Conclusion The findings concluded that patients under hemodialysis treatment suffered from depression, anxiety, and poor quality of life.

scholarly journals Disorders of social functioning and quality of life in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease while combined with undifferentiated connective tissue dysplasia

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-16
Author(s):  
Iryna Romash
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ◽  
Connective Tissue ◽  
Gastroesophageal Reflux ◽  
Social Functioning ◽  
Reflux Disease ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Group I ◽  
Group Ii

Introduction. It has been scientifically confirmed that the risk of developing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) increases especially with generalized or regional disruption of connective tissue structure, which is widespread among the population. Patients with such comorbid pathology may have a wide range of symptoms that may go beyond the general symptoms of heartburn and regurgitation. The symptoms and complications of GERD affect general health, daily and social functioning, physical and emotional activity. It also affects the quality of life (QoL) associated with health through frequent breaks during sleep, work and social activities. Purpose. study the dynamics of the level of quality of life and social functioning in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease in combination with the syndrome of undifferentiated connective tissue dysplasia. Methodology. A total of 120 patients were included in the study: 65 men and 55 women: in 75 of them (Group II) GERD occurred on the background of UCTD, in 45 (Group I) as an independent disease. The control group consisted of 12 healthy individuals. The study was comprehensive. The Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Status (SF-36),the Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS) and the scale of "Personal and social performance" (PSP) -  were used to study patients in detail. Results and Discussion. Analyzing the results obtained on the basis of the GSRS questionnaire (Table 1), in patients with GERD on the background of UCTD, compared with patients of group I and the control group, there is a significant increase in three and four from the five scales. QoL in patients of Group II on the scale "Abdominal pain" were 14.3 ± 0.4 points, in Group I - 5.6 ± 1.3 points, in the Control Group - 2.4 ± 0.8 points, on the scale "Reflux syndrome": 13.7 ± 0.9, 10.5 ± 1.3 and 3.1 ± 0.9, respectively. "Dyspeptic syndrome" - 15.3 ± 0.4 points in Group II, 12.2 ± 0.6- in Group I and 6.1 ± 0.3- in the control group. "Constipation syndrome" 9.5 ± 0.8, 5.6 ± 1.03 and 5.7 ± 0.4, respectively (p <0,05). Conclusions: In this research we investigated the effect of comorbid pathology on QoL in patients with GERD, which developed against the background of UCTD. The results confirm that patients with such combined pathology have a lower level of quality of life and social functioning, and the tactics of treatment of such patients should take into account these changes

scholarly journals The dynamics of recovery processes of physical activity of people who recovered from COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3C) ◽  
pp. 607-612
Author(s):  
Sergey Kokhan ◽  
Elena Romanova ◽  
Vladislav Dychko ◽  
Elena Dychko ◽  
Danil Dychko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Breathing Exercises ◽  
Rehabilitation Programs ◽  
Recovery Processes ◽  
Coronavirus Infection ◽  
The Impact

The article shows the results of physical therapy of those who have had coronavirus infection COVID-19 and who have completed a month's course of physical rehabilitation as a part of rehabilitation measures in the conditions of the innovative clinic "Academy of Health". The aim of the research is to study the impact of pulmonary rehabilitation programs for patients with moderate to severe COVID-19. The implementation of special breathing exercises made it possible to improve the oxygen saturation in the blood, to reduce shortness of breath and indicators of respiratory symptoms.  The tolerance to exercise has increased; physical activity and the quality of life of patients with pneumonia associated with COVID-19 have improved. The best results of the EQ-5D quality of life assessment were recorded in the experimental group compared to the control group.

scholarly journals Compressive Stockings After Hindfoot and Ankle Surgery

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 2473011418S0023
Author(s):  
Florian Grubhofer ◽  
Stephan Wirth
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Clinical Results ◽  
Control Group ◽  
End Points ◽  
High Compliance ◽  
Group I ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Ankle Surgery ◽  
Group Ii

Category: Hindfoot Introduction/Purpose: Swelling and pain are common after foot and ankle procedures. We hypothesized that compressive stockings (CS) treatment after hindfoot surgery would positively influence patient outcomes. Methods: We undertook this randomized controlled trial in 87 consecutive patients to analyze the clinical effect of CS after hindfoot and ankle surgery and evaluate CS-wearing compliance using sensors that were implanted into CS. Ankle swelling, pain status, quality of life (SF-36 score), and the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Score (AOFAS) were set as the primary end points. The CS wearing time in hours and percentage were investigated as the secondary end points. All participants with CS (group I) were informed about the implanted sensor after the CS were taken off. A subgroup analysis of group I was performed to detect differences between patients with high vs low compliance. Results: At 12 weeks, the results of ankle swelling (mean 234 mm in group I and 232 mm in group II), pain in the visual analog scale (1.7 group I vs 1.9 in group II), the SF-36 score (38 points in group I vs 30 points in group II), and the AOFAS score (a mean of 76 points in both groups) showed no statistical differences between the 2 groups. The mean wearing time was 136 (range, 0-470) hours, which corresponds to a compliance rate of 65%. Sixteen participants had high compliance (>80%, >170 hours), and 21 patients had low or noncompliance. The clinical results of patients with high wearing compliance were not significantly better compared to the results of patients with low compliance. Conclusion: CS therapy after ankle and hindfoot surgery was associated with a low wearing compliance and did not influence ankle swelling, function, pain, and the quality of life compared to the control group. Furthermore, the clinical results of patients with high compliance were not better compared to the results of patients with low or noncompliance wearing behavior.

scholarly journals Dynamics of Quality of Life Indices in Case of Metabolic Syndrome in Patients with Paranoid Schizophrenia on the Background of Atypical Neuroleptic Agents Application and Improvement of Comorbidity

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivan Romash ◽  
Mykhailo Vynnyk
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Paranoid Schizophrenia ◽  
Atypical Neuroleptic ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Neuroleptic Therapy ◽  
Group I ◽  
The Impact

The objective of the research was to study the features of quality of life dynamics depending on clinical and psychopathological symptoms in patients with paranoid schizophrenia asso ciated with metabolic syndrome on the background of long-term neuroleptic therapy and to study the eff ectiveness of concomitant corrective therapy. 140 patients with paranoid schizophrenia (F20.0) were examined and divided into three groups. Group I included 40 patients who received haloperidol at an ave rage daily dose of 4.6 ± 1.3 mg/day, Group II consisted of 40 patients who received risperidone (3.7 ± 1.8 mg/day), Group III included 40 patients who received quetiapine (413 ± 116 mg/day). Half of the patients in each of the presented groups continued to receive neuroleptic therapy according to the above mentioned regimen, and the other half of the patients received metformin hydro chloride at a dose of 500 mg/day in addition to the standard therapy. The cont rol group consisted of 20 patients diag nosed with "paranoid schizophrenia, remission", without metabolic syndrome signs, who had not received neuroleptics for the past six months. The Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) and the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Status Questionnaire (SF-36) were used to study the patients’ mental health in detail. In this research, we monitored the impact of comorbidity on quality of life indices in the patients with long-lasting treatment of schizophrenia by neuroleptic agents, and noted that concomitant corrective therapy was appropriate in terms of compliance increase and quality of life indices improvement in the studied category of patients. Keywords: paranoid schizophrenia, metabolic syndrome, atypical neuroleptic agents, quality of life

scholarly journals Evaluation of the impact of high-tone therapy on cognitive disorders and quality of life in the complex treatment of patients with comorbid pathology

2021 ◽  
pp. 345-351
Author(s):  
Iryna SHMAKOVA ◽  
Svitlana PANINA ◽  
Volodymyr MYKHAYLENKO
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cognitive Functions ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
High Tone ◽  
Complex Treatment ◽  
Group I ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
The Impact

Introduction. Comorbidity is an independent risk factor for mortality and significantly influences the prognosis and quality of life. Purpose: to evaluate the impact of high-tone HiTOP 4 touch therapy on cognitive disorders and quality of life in the complex treatment of patients with comorbid pathology. Methods: complex treatment of 2 groups of patients with inclusion in the basic treatment regimen of high-tone therapy was carried out - a total of 80 patients (men - 34, women - 46) aged 41 to 79 years old, group I - patients with hypertension and chronic cerebral ischemia (CСI) - 38 patients and group II - patients with hypertension, CСI and concomitant diabetes mellitus (DM) type 2 - 42 patients. The average age in group I was 61.5, in group II - 65.5. Group I received lisinopril and amlodipine in one tablet, group II received metformin in addition to the above therapy. Both groups received a course of 10 sessions of high-tone therapy using the device HiTOP 4 touch (Germany) according to the general method: 2 electrodes on the feet, 2 on the forearms and one on the neck-collar area. All the patients were assessed for their cognitive condition, degree of anxiety and depression, and estimated for quality of life before and after a course of high-tone therapy. In order to do this, we used valid assessment tests, such as the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale (MoCA), the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and the SF-36 Quality of Life Questionnaire. Results: the course of high-tone therapy for patients with hypertension and CCI led to improved quality of life, on all indicators of the SF-36 scale, except for pain intensity, increased cognitive functions by 3.52 points on the MoCA scale, reduced anxiety by 2.06 points and depression by 1.92 points on the HADS scale. The course of high-tone therapy for patients with CCI, hypertension and type 2 DM resulted in a significant improvement of 5 out of 8 quality of life indicators on the SF-36 scale, cognitive functions by 2.27 points on the MoCA scale and reduced anxiety by 4.3 points, and depression by 0.53 points on the HADS scale. Conclusion: the inclusion of high-tone therapy in the complex treatment of patients with comorbid pathology improves cognitive functions, reduces anxiety and depression, improves quality of life. Keywords: comorbid pathology, high-tone therapy, cognitive functions, anxiety, depression, quality of life,

scholarly journals CHANGE IN THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF CHILDREN AFTER SURGICAL TREATMENT OF RETINAL DETACHMENT

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 149-153
Author(s):  
A. N. Sergienko ◽  
V. V. Dashina ◽  
A. V. Malyshev ◽  
O. I. Lysenko ◽  
S. V. Yanchenko
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Retinal Detachment ◽  
Postoperative Period ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Russian Version ◽  
Group I ◽  
Group Ii

Aim.The study was designed for the evaluation of the quality of life of children with retinal detachment during vitrectomy.Materials and methods. 23 children with retinal detachment aged from 10 to 17 years were treated. Surgical treatment consisted of a three-port vitrectomy and a laser endocoagulation of the retina. 3 groups were formed with the help of a random sampling. During the surgical treatment of group I (n=8), only balanced non-oxidant solutions of salts (Balsed Salt Solution − BSS) were used. Tablets of antioxidant preparations were not assigned. Saline solutions with antioxidants (BSS plus) were used to carry out surgery for group II (n=8). Group III (n=7) was additionally taking antioxidant preparations peros for 3 months in the postoperative period . The quality of life was studied using the abridged Russian version of the VFQ-25 questionnaire. 10 children of the same age with no indications of surgical treatment of retinal detachment were selected for the control group. Statistical analysis of the obtained data was carried out using a set of programs for applied statistical analysis Analyst Soft, Bio Stat 2007.Results.A week after the surgical treatment, no increase in visometric data was observed. Six months later, a significant increase in visual acuity was revealed. The highest visometric data were observed in group II due to the minimal progression of lens opacities. Group I patients had the lowest values of this index.Conclusion.The positive effect of the surgical treatment of retinal detachment positively influenced the patients’ quality of life in the early and late postoperative period.

scholarly journals A comparative cross-sectional study on sleep quality in patients with a history of differentiated thyroid carcinoma and its correlation with quality of life

Endocrine ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marsida Teliti ◽  
Eleonora Monti ◽  
Martina Comina ◽  
Lucia Conte ◽  
Lara Vera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Thyroid Carcinoma ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Specific Patient ◽  
Control Subjects ◽  
Patient Reported

Abstract Purpose To evaluate sleep quality in differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC) patients and correlate sleep disturbances with quality of life (QoL). Methods 119 DTC patients were enrolled (DTC group). The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) inventories were administered. The Thyroid-specific Patient-Reported Outcome (ThyPRO) questionnaire, the Billewicz scale (BS) and an ad-hoc visual analogic scale (VAS) were used to measure QoL and subjective therapy-related complaints. The same examinations were conducted in 53 subjects (control group) who had undergone surgery for benign thyroid pathology. Results L-T4 dosages and TSH levels differed between the groups. BS and VAS scores were comparable. PSQI documented a similar percentage of poor sleepers in the DTC (74%) and control (62%) groups. ISI showed no difference in subjects without clinically significant insomnia: DTC (43%) and controls (48%). ThyPRO showed significantly worse scores in DTC than control subjects. In DTC patients, PSQI (P = 0.002) and ISI (P = 0.04) correlated significantly with age. In control subjects, TSH displayed a significant positive association with PSQI (P = 0.02) and ISI (P < 0.05). The ThyPRO general score correlated significantly with PSQI in DTC patients. In both groups, ISI correlated significantly with several ThyPRO scales and the ThyPRO general score. “Anxiety” and “emotional susceptibility” were the scales most significantly related with PSQI and ISI. Conclusion In disease-free DTC patients and subjects who undergo thyroid surgery for benign pathology, abnormal sleep components and insomnia are similar. The ThyPRO questionnaire closely reflects sleep disturbances in all subjects. Recognising and treating sleep disturbances might improve QoL.

scholarly journals The Impact of Secondary Prevention Programs Incorporating Remote Technologies on Psychological Well-Being and Quality of Life in Coronary Heart Disease Patients with Abdominal Obesity

Kardiologiia ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 59 (12) ◽  
pp. 11-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. V. Pogosova ◽  
A. O. Salbieva ◽  
O. Y. Sokolova ◽  
A. K. Ausheva ◽  
A. V. Karpova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Secondary Prevention ◽  
Prevention Programs ◽  
Psychological Status ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Group I ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
The Impact

Background: Quality of life, which is determined both by the physical symptoms and by psychosocial risk factors, is among the primary treatment goals in coronary heart disease (CHD). Therefore, it is reasonable to assess the impact of any therapeutic interventions in CHD on these measures. Aim: To assess the changes of psychological status and quality of life in patients with CHD and abdominal obesity (AO) over time during 2 secondary prevention programs using two different modalities of remote support. Methods: An open-label randomized study with 3 parallel groups enrolling hospitalized patients with stable CHD and AO (most hospitalizations were due to elective revascularization procedures). The patients were randomized into 2 intervention groups (Group I and Group II) and into Group III (control). Both intervention groups received secondary prevention programs including one in-hospital preventive counselling session with focus on healthy eating habits and subsequent remote support for 6 months (Month 1 to 3: once a week; Month 4 to 6: once a month). Group I received this subsequent counselling via phone calls and Group II received text messages via different platforms according to patient preferences. Group III received standard advice at discharge only. During 1 year of follow-up motivation for lifestyle changes and continued participation in secondary prevention programs, anxiety and depression symptoms (HADS), stress levels (10-point VAS) and quality of life (HeartQol) were assessed. Results: A total of 120 patients were enrolled (mean age±SD, 57.75±6.25 years; men, 83.4%) who had a high baseline motivation to participate in preventive programs. At 1 year of follow-up there was a substantial improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms in Groups I and II which was absent in Group III. As a result, the proportion of patients with HADS-A score ≥8 dropped from 45.0% to 10.0% in Group I and from 40.0% to 7.5% in Group II (both р values <0.01 vs control), and the proportion of participants with HADS-D ≥8 decreased from 30.0% to 10.0% (р<0.01 vs control) and from  12.5% to 0% (р<0.05 vs control), respectively. Stress level decreased in Groups I and II by 3.95±0.38 and 3.56±0.39 баллов, respectively (both р values <0.01 vs control). The HeartQol global score increased by 1.07±0.08 points in Group I and by 0.98±0.13 points in Group (both р values <0.01 vs control). Conclusion: Both secondary prevention programs with long-term remote support targeting obese CHD patients resulted in improvement of pivotal measures of their psychological status i.e. into a decline of anxiety and depression symptomatology, stress reduction and into a better quality of life.

scholarly journals Moterų šlapimo nelaikymo diagnostikos, gyvenimo kokybės ir gydymo rezultatų įvertinimo klausimynai

2008 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 0-0 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aušra Černiauskienė ◽  
Feliksas Jankevičius
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Female Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Urogenital Distress Inventory ◽  
Incontinence Impact Questionnaire ◽  
Key Words Urinary Incontinence ◽  
The Impact

Aušra Černiauskienė, Feliksas JankevičiusVilniaus universiteto ligoninės Santariškių klinikų Urologijos centras,Santariškių g. 2, LT-08661 VilniusEl paštas: [email protected] Darbo tikslas – parinkti ir pagrįsti šlapimo nelaikymo simptomų ir gyvenimo kokybės klausimynus, vertinant moterų šlapimo nelaikymo paplitimą, nustatant jo rūšį, įtaką moters gyvenimo kokybei, ir panaudoti juos šios ligos diagnostikai, gydymui, rezultatams po operacijos įvertinti.Išanalizuoti literatūroje pateikti Europos urologų asociacijos, trečiojo tarptautinio šlapimo nelaikymo pasitarimo 2004 metų rekomenduojami klausimynai šlapimo nelaikymo simptomams ir gyvenimo kokybei įvertinti. Išsiaiškinti šių klausimynų pranašumai ir trūkumai. Pasirinktos trumposios formos dviejų klausimynų: šlapimo ir lyties organų ligų sukelto neigiamo poveikio aprašo (UDI-6 – Urogenital Distress Inventory) ir šlapimo nelaikymo poveikio klausimyno (IIQ-7 – Incontinence Impact Questionnaire).UDI-6 klausimynas padeda nustatyti šlapimo nelaikymo simptomus, IIQ-7 – analizuoti šlapimo nelaikymo poveikį gyvenimo kokybei. Šių klausimynų struktūra, forma ir turinys logiški. Jie trumpi, papildo vienas kitą. Klausimynų analizė ir įvertinimas parodė, kad jie gerai parengti, detalūs ir patikimi. Šie klausimynai suprantami ir gali būti taikomi tirti Lietuvos pacientėms.Literatūros duomenimis, šiais klausimynais moterims lengva naudotis, jie yra patikimi ir juos galima pateikti kaip moterų šlapimo nelaikymo simptomų ir poveikio gyvenimo kokybei įvertinimo priemonę. Jie padės nustatyti moterų šlapimo nelaikymo simptomus, šlapimo nelaikymo rūšis, įtaką gyvenimo kokybei ir bus naudingi skiriant gydymą, stebint tokias pacientes po operacijos įvairioje klinikinėje aplinkoje, tiriant šios ligos paplitimą Lietuvoje. Pagrindiniai žodžiai: šlapimo nelaikymas, gyvenimo kokybė, klausimynai Questionnaires for the diagnostics and treatment of female urinary incontinence and the quality of life assessment Aušra Černiauskienė, Feliksas JankevičiusCentre of Urology, Santariškių Clinics, Vilnius University Hospital,Santariškių str. 2, LT-08661 Vilnius, LithuaniaE-mail: [email protected] The purpose of the study was to justify the selection of the questionnaires on female urinary incontinence symptoms and quality of life and women’s quality of life and to use the questionnaires in incontinence diagnostics, treatment, and assessment of post-operative results.The questionnaires for the assessment of the urinary incontinence symptoms and quality of life, recommended by the European association of urology and the International Consultation on Incontinence 2004, have been examined. Upon studing both the advantages and drawbacks, two questionnaires have been selected: UDIž6 Urogenital Distress Inventory Short Form and IIQ-7 Incontinence Impact Questionnaire Short Form.The UDI-6 questionnaire helps clarify the urinary incontinence symptoms, while the IIQ-7 questionnaire assists the analysis of the effect of urinary incontinence on quality of life. The questionnaires are logical in their structure, form and content. Both questionnaires are short and complement each other. An analysis has show that the questionnaires are well-compiled, detailed and reliable; they are understandable and can be adapted to the inverstigation of patients in Lithuania.According to the literature, the questionnaires can be readily used by women, they are reliable and can be presented as a tool for assessing the symptoms of urinary incontinence in women and the impact of the symptoms upon their quality of life. The questionnaires will be helpful for determining the symptoms and types of female urinary incontinence, assessing the related diostress, administering medical treatment, monitoring post-opretive patients in different clinical environments, and studying the prevalence of the disease in Lithuania. Key words: urinary incontinence, quality of life, questionnaires

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