Revised Urinary Incontinence Scale (RUIS)

The Revised Urinary Incontinence Scale (RUIS) is a clinical calculator used in the assessment of urinary incontinence in both male and female patients. It is particularly useful in the elderly population where urinary incontinence is more prevalent. The RUIS provides a quantitative measure of the severity of urinary incontinence, helping clinicians to evaluate the impact of the condition on a patient's quality of life and to monitor the effectiveness of treatment strategies. The scale includes questions about the frequency and amount of urine leakage, the use of pads or diapers, and the impact of urinary incontinence on daily activities. There are no specific exclusion criteria for the use of the RUIS, but it may be less applicable or reliable in patients with cognitive impairment who may have difficulty accurately reporting their symptoms.

Reference

Mary Ann Barnes, Jessica Bennett, Jennifer Ross et al. Single-Point Acupuncture for Treatment of Urge Incontinence in Women: A Pilot Nonrandomized Trial. Med Acupunct. 2018 Feb 1;30(1):21-24.