Validation of the Prolapse Quality of Life (P-QOL) questionnaire in Thai version.

INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS

The aim of this study was to validate the Thai version of the Prolapse Quality of Life (P-QOL) questionnaire.

METHODS

The P-QOL questionnaire was translated into Thai. Test-retest reliability and internal consistency were tested. All patients who visit the gynecologic outpatient clinic of King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital between March 2008 and September 2009 completed the P-QOL questionnaires.

RESULTS

One hundred fifteen patients with symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse and 60 asymptomatic patients were included. There was a significant correlation between P-QOL domain scores and vaginal examination findings (POP-Q stage). A higher POP-Q stage and a higher impact on quality of life were detected in symptomatic patients. The total scores from all domains were significantly higher in symptomatic patients.

CONCLUSION

The Thai version of the P-QOL questionnaire is a valid, reliable, and simple instrument to assess the symptoms' severity and the quality of life in Thai-speaking patients with pelvic organ prolapse.