Description of the OAB-q

The Overactive Bladder Questionnaire (OAB-q) was developed to assess the symptom bother and health-related quality of life (HRQL) impact of overactive bladder (OAB) on patients' lives. The instrument was developed and validated in both continent and incontinent OAB patients as well as among men and women.

    The OAB-q consists of an 8-item symptom bother scale and 25 items health-related quality of life (HRQL) items. The 25 HRQL items comprise 4 subscales (concern, coping, social interaction, sleep) and a total HRQL score.

    Important details regarding the 33-item OAB-q are:

  • Self-administered in approximately 10 minutes;
  • Recall period is the previous four weeks ;
  • Each item is rated on a 6-point Likert scale; and
  • Designed for use among individuals who are 18+ in age.
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