ICIQ-UI Short Form (Urinary Incontinence)
International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire (ICIQ-UI SF) scores urinary incontinence frequency, amount, and impact. Score 0-21.
Score interpretation
ICIQ-UI SF 0.
→ No treatment needed; pelvic floor education; review if symptoms develop
Slight incontinence (Klovning 2009).
→ Pelvic floor exercises (PFMT) 3 months minimum; bladder training; caffeine reduction; GP/continence nurse referral; urinalysis to exclude infection
Moderate incontinence (Klovning 2009).
→ Pelvic floor exercises (PFMT) 3 months minimum; bladder training; caffeine reduction; GP/continence nurse referral; urinalysis to exclude infection
Severe incontinence (Klovning 2009).
→ Urology referral; urodynamics; anticholinergics (oxybutynin, solifenacin) for OAB; mirabegron alternative; TVT/TOT for stress incontinence; specialist continence service
Very severe incontinence (Klovning 2009).
→ Urology referral; urodynamics; anticholinergics (oxybutynin, solifenacin) for OAB; mirabegron alternative; TVT/TOT for stress incontinence; specialist continence service
Interpretation bands for the ICIQ Incontinence. Apply clinical judgement and local guidance.
References
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
- Remifentanil · Opioid (Ultra-Short-Acting)
- Alfentanil · Opioid Analgesic (Ultra-Short Acting)
- Fentanyl (IV — Anaesthesia/ICU) · Opioid Analgesic (Short-Acting)
- Remimazolam · Ultra-Short Acting Benzodiazepine (Procedural Sedation)
- Chloroprocaine hydrochloride · Short-acting ester local anaesthetic
- Mivacurium · Short-acting non-depolarising neuromuscular blocker
Decision support only — verify against a current formulary, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.