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OAB-V8 — Overactive Bladder Questionnaire

8-item validated questionnaire for diagnosis and monitoring of overactive bladder (OAB).

Urinating >8 times during waking hours

Waking up at night to urinate

Sudden strong urge to urinate with little warning

Leaking urine because you cannot get to the toilet fast enough

Leaking small amounts of urine

Overall urinary problems interfering with daily activities

Urinary problems making you feel embarrassed

Worrying that you might not make it to the toilet in time

References

Coyne K, et al. The validation of the patient perception of bladder condition (PPBC). Neurourol Urodyn. 2006;25(3):189-197.

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