American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 193, Issue 1 , Pages 103-113 , July 2005

Short forms of two condition-specific quality-of-life questionnaires for women with pelvic floor disorders (PFDI-20 and PFIQ-7)

  • M.D. Barber, MD, MHS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Matthew D. Barber, MD MHS, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Desk A81, Cleveland Ohio 44195.
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  • M.D. Walters, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
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  • R.C. Bump, MD

      Affiliations

    • Lilly Research Labs, Indianapolis, IN

Received 13 August 2004 ,Revised 29 November 2004 ,Accepted 14 December 2004.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2004.12.025

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 193, Issue 1 , Pages 103-113 , July 2005

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