What is the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF) used for?

• A. A standardized tool to assess the severity and impact of urinary incontinence on daily life
• B. A test to assess bladder capacity
• C. A questionnaire to measure kidney function
• D. A scale for urine colorions

Answer: (A)

This measures how much urinary incontinence affects daily life and how severe the symptoms are, using a brief, standardized questionnaire filled out by the patient. It asks about how often leakage occurs, how much leaks, and how bothersome the leakage is, and it combines those responses into a score that reflects the overall burden. This makes it a practical tool in both clinical practice and research to quantify symptom severity, monitor changes over time, and evaluate treatment outcomes. It isn’t intended to assess bladder capacity, kidney function, or urine color, which are evaluated by other tests or measures.