Fecal Incontinence Quality of Life Scale (FIQL)

In general, would you say your health is:

Due to accidental bowel leakage, how much of the time do you feel depressed?

Due to accidental bowel leakage, how much of the time do you avoid visiting friends?

Due to accidental bowel leakage, how much of the time do you feel diseased?

Due to accidental bowel leakage, how much of the time do you avoid going out to eat?

Due to accidental bowel leakage, how much of the time do you feel anxious?

Due to accidental bowel leakage, how much of the time do you avoid traveling?

Due to accidental bowel leakage, how much of the time do you feel dirty or unclean?

Due to accidental bowel leakage, how much of the time do you avoid staying overnight away from home?

Due to accidental bowel leakage, how much of the time do you feel you have no control over your bowels?

Due to accidental bowel leakage, how much of the time do you avoid going to movies, church, or social events?

Due to accidental bowel leakage, how much of the time do you feel helpless?

Due to accidental bowel leakage, how much of the time do you avoid walking?

Due to accidental bowel leakage, how much of the time do you feel embarrassed?

Due to accidental bowel leakage, how much of the time do you avoid visiting people in their homes?

Due to accidental bowel leakage, how much of the time do you feel like you are not a whole person?

Due to accidental bowel leakage, how much of the time do you avoid taking a job?

Due to accidental bowel leakage, how much of the time do you feel frustrated?

Due to accidental bowel leakage, how much of the time do you worry about bowel accidents?

Due to accidental bowel leakage, how much of the time do you worry about odor?

Because of accidental bowel leakage, I must know where toilets are at all times.

Because of accidental bowel leakage, I cannot travel by car or public transport.

Because of accidental bowel leakage, my leakage is unpredictable.

Because of accidental bowel leakage, I cannot leave home for long periods.

Because of accidental bowel leakage, I wear a pad or other protection.

Because of accidental bowel leakage, I change my clothes often.

Because of accidental bowel leakage, I avoid eating before going out.

Because of accidental bowel leakage, I cannot have sexual relations.

Because of accidental bowel leakage, I reduce or prevent physical contact with others.