Development, validity and reliability of an URDU version of the International Prostate Symptom Score.

OBJECTIVE To develop and validate the Urdu version of the International Prostate Symptoms Score. METHODS The prospective study was conducted at Indus Hospital, Karachi, from January to April 2014, and comprised interviews of subjects at baseline and at 2 weeks for assessing the test-retest reliability. Patients presenting with lower urinary track symptoms and who were able to read Urdu were recruited as subjects. The reliability of the Urdu version of the International Prostate Symptoms Score was assessed by determining the internal consistency, and by assessing the test-retest reliability. RESULTS There were 58 subjects with a mean age of 61.53+/-9.99 years. There was no statistically significant difference in self-administered and assister filling total score (p=0.145) and quality of life (p=0.201). For reliability analysis, Cronbach's alpha coefficient was 0.756 total score and 0.622 for quality of life. CONCLUSIONS The Urdu version of the International Prostate Symptoms Score stood validated for assessing lower urinary track symptoms.