Table 1 Examples of wordings and response scales of questions asked in the questionnaire
Measure | Question | Response scale |
|---|---|---|
Incidence | Have you had leakage of stools because of not being able to reach the toilet in time? | No—Occasionally—Once a week—Several times a week—Once a day—Several times a day |
Prevalence | Have you needed help moving between chair and bed | No—Occasionally—Half of the times—Most of the times—Every time |
Intensity | Have you found normal touch bothersome? | Not at all—A little—Moderately—Quite a bit—Very much |
Agreement | Have you had difficulties extending your wrist? | No—Yes |