Abstract
The result of the one-hour pad-weighing test proposed by the International Continence Society has been demonstrated to depend on the urine load during the test. To increase reproducibility of the pad-weighing test by minimizing the influence of variation in urine load the test was done with a standardized bladder volume (50% of the cystometric bladder capacity). Twenty-five female patients with stress or mixed incontinence underwent two separate tests. Test-retest results were highly correlated (r = 0.97, p less than 0.001). Nonetheless, analysis of test-retest differences revealed a variation up to +/- 24 g between two tests. It is concluded that this setup (i.e., standardized bladder volume) of the one-hour pad-weighing test allows for a more reliable assessment of urinary incontinence for quantitative purposes.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Urology |
Vol/bind | 32 |
Udgave nummer | 1 |
Sider (fra-til) | 78-80 |
Antal sider | 3 |
ISSN | 0090-4295 |
Status | Udgivet - jul. 1988 |