MP03-19 REGIONAL DIFFERENCES AND THE IMPACT ON STONE-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE: RESULTS FROM THE NORTH AMERICAN STONE QUALITY OF LIFE CONSORTIUM

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You have accessJournal of UrologyStone Disease: Epidemiology & Evaluation I (MP03)1 Apr 2020MP03-19 REGIONAL DIFFERENCES AND THE IMPACT ON STONE-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE: RESULTS FROM THE NORTH AMERICAN STONE QUALITY OF LIFE CONSORTIUM Luke Limfueco*, Francis Jefferson, Shlomi Tapiero, Zhamshid Okhunov, Roshan Patel, Jodi Antonelli, Necole Streeper, Kristina Penniston, Stephen Nakada, Sri Sivalingam, Davis Viprakasit, Timothy Averch, Thomas Chi, Vincent Bird, Vernon Pais, Roger Sur, Sero Andonian, Noah Canvasser, Ben Chew, Jaime Landman, and Ralph Clayman Luke Limfueco*Luke Limfueco* More articles by this author , Francis JeffersonFrancis Jefferson More articles by this author , Shlomi TapieroShlomi Tapiero More articles by this author , Zhamshid OkhunovZhamshid Okhunov More articles by this author , Roshan PatelRoshan Patel More articles by this author , Jodi AntonelliJodi Antonelli More articles by this author , Necole StreeperNecole Streeper More articles by this author , Kristina PennistonKristina Penniston More articles by this author , Stephen NakadaStephen Nakada More articles by this author , Sri SivalingamSri Sivalingam More articles by this author , Davis ViprakasitDavis Viprakasit More articles by this author , Timothy AverchTimothy Averch More articles by this author , Thomas ChiThomas Chi More articles by this author , Vincent BirdVincent Bird More articles by this author , Vernon PaisVernon Pais More articles by this author , Roger SurRoger Sur More articles by this author , Sero AndonianSero Andonian More articles by this author , Noah CanvasserNoah Canvasser More articles by this author , Ben ChewBen Chew More articles by this author , Jaime LandmanJaime Landman More articles by this author , and Ralph ClaymanRalph Clayman More articles by this author View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000000817.019AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail Abstract INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: Urolithiasis is associated with a decreased health-related quality of life. The Wisconsin Stone Quality of Life (WISQOL) questionnaire is a validated instrument to evaluate Stone-Related Quality of Life (SRQOL) in patients with kidney stones. Our objective was to assess the correlation between geographical location and SRQOL in the North American Stone Quality of Life Consortium. METHODS: A total of 2308 patients from 14 institutions who completed the WISQOL questionnaire were categorized into 4 populations by their geographical locations: West (W), Midwest (MW), South (S), and Northeast (NE). The WISQOL questionnaire is a 28-question survey that quantifies SRQOL using a Likert-type scale according to the following domains: social function, emotional function, stone-related impact, and vitality (total score range 0-140). Demographic and clinical data, as well as WISQOL domain and total scores were analyzed. RESULTS: Populations did not differ by age, gender, number of comorbidities, nor age at enrollment. In group W, more patients had stones at the time they completed the WISQOL, and their body mass index was lower compared to other groups (Table 1). Upon univariate analysis, population W exhibited a lower SRQOL within each domain and a lower overall SRQOL compared to the other geographical populations (p<0.001) (Table 2). After controlling for statistically significant covariates through multivariate analysis, residing in the West was a significant independent predictor of a lower SRQOL (p<0.001). Residing in the Northeast was a significant independent predictor for a higher SRQOL (p=0.017) compared to the rest of the cohort. CONCLUSIONS: Geographical region was independently associated with SRQOL. Patients residing in the West exhibited a significantly lower SRQOL compared to other populations whereas patients residing in the Northeast had a significantly higher SRQOL. Source of Funding: none © 2020 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 203Issue Supplement 4April 2020Page: e30-e30 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2020 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.MetricsAuthor Information Luke Limfueco* More articles by this author Francis Jefferson More articles by this author Shlomi Tapiero More articles by this author Zhamshid Okhunov More articles by this author Roshan Patel More articles by this author Jodi Antonelli More articles by this author Necole Streeper More articles by this author Kristina Penniston More articles by this author Stephen Nakada More articles by this author Sri Sivalingam More articles by this author Davis Viprakasit More articles by this author Timothy Averch More articles by this author Thomas Chi More articles by this author Vincent Bird More articles by this author Vernon Pais More articles by this author Roger Sur More articles by this author Sero Andonian More articles by this author Noah Canvasser More articles by this author Ben Chew More articles by this author Jaime Landman More articles by this author Ralph Clayman More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement PDF downloadLoading ...