Development and internal validation of a screening tool for chronic prostatitis (S-CP)

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Chronic prostatitis affects 1.8–9.7% of men, significantly impairing quality of life and impacting economic activities.
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Diagnosis of chronic prostatitis is complex, lacking a definitive method, leading to confusion among primary care providers.
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Many patients with chronic prostatitis symptoms remain undiagnosed, highlighting the need for effective screening tools.
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The S-CP tool was developed as a self-checkable model to help identify individuals who may need medical consultation for chronic prostatitis.
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The S-CP screening tool consists of three domains: pain area, accompanying symptoms, and triggers for symptom flares.

World Journal Of Urology

by Yoichiro Tohi, Yasukazu Hijikata, Mikio Sugimoto, Hideya Kuroda, Mineo Takei, Takakazu Matsuki, Tsukasa Kamitani, Yoshiyuki Kakehi, Shunichi Fukuhara, Yosuke Yamamoto
September 15, 2023

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