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How international is the International Prostate Symptom Score? A literature review of validated translations of the IPSS, the most widely used self‐administered patient questionnaire for male lower urinary tract symptoms

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The International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) approaches its 30th anniversary. This ubiquitous clinical assessment tool is a standard in the assessment and research of lower urinary tract symptoms in men.… Click to show full abstract

The International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) approaches its 30th anniversary. This ubiquitous clinical assessment tool is a standard in the assessment and research of lower urinary tract symptoms in men. The authors explore its history, development, and subsequent dissemination through validated translations across the world. An estimated global coverage is calculated and mapped according to language population.

Keywords: international prostate; lower urinary; urinary tract; tract symptoms; prostate symptom

Journal Title: LUTS: Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Year Published: 2021

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