Male Urinary Symptom Impact Questionnaire (MUSIQ)
Original Editor - Kirsten Ryan
Top Contributors - Kirsten Ryan, Admin, WikiSysop, Kim Jackson, George Prudden and Alexandra Stead
Objective
The Male Urinary Symptom Impact Questionnaire (MUSIQ) was designed to measure the effect of interventions for urinary incontinence on health-related quality of life in men.[1]
Intended Population
Community dwelling, racially diverse men with continence problems.[1]
Method of Use
The MUSIQ contains 32 items that are each coded on a 4-point scale of impact on quality of life: 0 = not at all, 1 = slightly, 2 = moderately, and 3 = greatly. Total scores range from 0 (no impact) to 96 (maximum impact).[1]
It takes about 20 minutes to complete by either self-administration or interview.[1]
Evidence
Reliability
Internal consistency with Cronbach's coefficient was 0.95.[1] Test-retest reliability and sensitivity to change need to be further evaluated.
Validity
Content validity was supported with percentage agreement scores of 100% for clarity and 89% for item fit.[1]
The Pearson's correlation coefficient between the Male Urinary Distress Inventory and the MUSIQ was 0.59 (P < .001).[1]
Concurrent validity scores should also be correlated with another generic health-related quality of life instruement. Construct validity should also be reexamined with a larger more symptomatically diverse sample. There was a possibility of floor effect and therefore should be further studied.[1]
Summary
The MUSIQ addresses the dimensions of mental/psychological health, social health, and global perceptions of function and well-being, focusing on emotional health, social contact, activity, stability of support, and sleep.