Developing and validating a Chinese instrument to measure lower urinary tract symptoms among employed women in Taiwan

Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), including urinary incontinence, negatively affect women’s quality of life. Employed women are particularly prone to experiencing the negative aspects of LUTS due to their irregular access to toilet facilities. In Taiwan, about 70% of women 25–44 years of age are employed, yet little research on LUTS in the workplace has been conducted. In this article, the development of a Chinese instrument for estimating...