Validation of the Turkish pediatric incontinence questionnaire (PinQ-TR): A reliable measure for assessing HRQoL in children with LUTD

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dc.contributor.authorSaatci, Ece Zeynep
dc.contributor.authorTugtepe, Halil
dc.contributor.authorDereli, Elif Elcin
dc.contributor.authorBower, W. F.
dc.contributor.authorColak, Tugba Kuru
dc.date.accessioned2026-04-04T18:55:35Z
dc.date.available2026-04-04T18:55:35Z
dc.date.issued2026
dc.departmentİstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractBackground Lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD) is a prevalent condition in childhood that adversely affects multiple dimensions of health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The Pediatric Incontinence Questionnaire (PinQ) is a widely used, disease-specific instrument for capturing the psychosocial impact of urinary incontinence in children. To date, no validated Turkish version of this tool has been available. Objectives This study aimed to translate, culturally adapt, and psychometrically validate the Turkish version of the Pediatric Incontinence Questionnaire (PinQ-TR) for use in children with LUTD, ensuring its conceptual equivalence and measurement accuracy in the Turkish pediatric population. Methods A methodological study was conducted with 120 children aged 6-16 years diagnosed with LUTD. The translation process followed internationally accepted guidelines for cross-cultural adaptation. Psychometric evaluation included internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha), test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient, ICC), and construct validity. Convergent and discriminant validity were tested through correlations with the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) and Dysfunctional Voiding and Incontinence Scoring System (DVISS), respectively. Results The PinQ-TR demonstrated strong internal consistency (alpha = 0.79) and excellent test-retest reliability (ICC = 0.967). Moderate-to-strong correlations with PedsQL and DVISS scores confirmed its construct validity. Floor and ceiling effects were minimal, indicating a broad sensitivity to patient-reported outcomes. Conclusions The PinQ-TR is a valid, reliable, and culturally appropriate instrument for assessing HRQoL in Turkish-speaking children with LUTD. Its integration into clinical and research contexts may enhance outcome tracking, patient-centered care, and crosscultural comparability in pediatric urology.
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.jpurol.2025.09.020
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.jpurol.2025.09.020
dc.identifier.issn1477-5131
dc.identifier.issn1873-4898
dc.identifier.issue1
dc.identifier.pmid41033944
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-105017447256
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ2
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpurol.2025.09.020
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11411/10465
dc.identifier.volume22
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001696290000004
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ2
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.indekslendigikaynakPubMed
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherElsevier Sci Ltd
dc.relation.ispartofJournal of Pediatric Urology
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.snmzKA_WoS_20260402
dc.snmzKA_Scopus_20260402
dc.subjectUrinary Incontinence
dc.subjectChild
dc.subjectQuality Of Life
dc.subjectSurveys And Questionnaires
dc.subjectPsychometrics
dc.subjectCross-Cultural Comparison
dc.titleValidation of the Turkish pediatric incontinence questionnaire (PinQ-TR): A reliable measure for assessing HRQoL in children with LUTD
dc.typeArticle

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