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Bladder Control Scale (BLCS)

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Digital administration of Bladder Control Scale (BLCS) to collect structured patient inputs for validated score calculation and clinical follow-up.

Bladder Control Scale (BLCS)

Clinical intent

The BLCS is based on items from the Bowel-Bladder Function Scale (Turnbull et al, 1992) and the Sickness Impact Profile. This four-item instrument provides a brief assessment of bladder control and the extent to which bladder problems have an impact on everyday activities. The BLCS is one of the components of the MSQLI.

Clinical interpretation

The BLCS is easy to administer and focuses on the basics of bladder control. Given the high frequency of bladder dysfunction among MS patients, the BLCS has high face validity. However, the scale was not designed as a comprehensive assessment of neurogenic bladder dysfunction and does not address issues such as urinary hesitancy and retention, detrusor-sphincter dyssynergia, etc.

References

[1] https://www.nationalmssociety.org/For-Professionals/Researchers/Resources-for-MS-Researchers/Research-Tools/Clinical-Study-Measures/Bladder-Control-Scale-(BLCS) [2] https://www.nationalmssociety.org/For-Professionals/Researchers/Resources-for-MS-Researchers/Research-Tools/Clinical-Study-Measures/Multiple-Sclerosis-Quality-of-Life-Inventory-(MSQL

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Bladder Control Scale (BLCS) Questionnaire
Please complete this questionnaire. Your responses help your clinical team assess your symptoms and monitor progress over time.
During the past 4 weeks, how often have you lost control of your bladder or had an accident?
During the past 4 weeks, how often have you almost lost control of your bladder or had an accident?
During the past 4 weeks, how often have you altered your activities because of bladder problems?
During the past 4 weeks, how much have bladder problems restricted your overall lifestyle?