Contribution of individual COPD assessment test (CAT) items to CAT total score and effects of pulmonary rehabilitation on CAT scores

Contribution of individual COPD assessment test (CAT) items to CAT total score and effects of pulmonary rehabilitation on CAT scores

Abstract Background The COPD Assessment Test (CAT) contains eight items (cough, phlegm, chest tightness, breathlessness, limited activities, confidence leaving home, sleeplessness and energy). The current study aimed 1) to better understand the impact of the respiratory and non-respiratory CAT item...

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Main Authors: Sarah Houben-Wilke, Daisy J. A. Janssen, Frits M. E. Franssen, Lowie E. G. W. Vanfleteren, Emiel F. M. Wouters, Martijn A. Spruit
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
Subjects:
Health status
COPD assessment test
GOLD classification
Pulmonary rehabilitation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12955-018-1034-4

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