Validation of the Japanese Version of The Wisconsin Stone Quality of Life Questionnaire: Results from SMART Study Group

Background: The Wisconsin Stone Quality of Life questionnaire (WISQOL) is a health-related quality of life (HRQOL) measure designed for patients with urinary stones. It has been translated and used in several languages. This study aimed to validate the Japanese version of the WISQOL (J-WISQOL). Materials and Methods: The J-WISQOL was translated and validated using a multistep process proposed by the World Health Organization that involved...