Validación del Cuestionario de la enfermedad respiratoria crónica en pacientes chilenos con limitación crónica del flujo aéreo / Validation of the chronic respiratory questionnaire in Chilean patients with chronic airflow limitation
Rev. méd. Chile
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131(11): 1243-1250, nov. 2003. ilus, tab
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RESUMO
Chronic respiratory diseases are an important problem in Chile, causing disability and worsening the quality of life. Aim: To validate the Spanish version of the Chronic Respiratory Questionnaire (CRQ) to be used in Chilean population. Material and methods: The CRQ was applied to 38 patients with chronic respiratory diseases. At the same time the functional and physiologic status of patients (the 6 Minute Walking Test and spirometry) was assessed in an independent and blinded fashion. Results: CRQ scores were associated with 6 Minute Walking Test and forced expiratory volume results (p <0.01 adjusted by age, sex and smoking). The Internal Consistency analysis showed a Cronbach a between 0.60 and 0.89. Conclusions: Considering the construct validation as an on-going process, the present results give additional evidence supporting the use of the CRQ in Chilean population to evaluate the health-related quality of life of patients with chronic respiratory diseases (Rev Méd Chile 2003; 131: 1243-50).
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Main subject:
Quality of Life
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Respiratory Function Tests
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Incidence study
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Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Qualitative research
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Chile
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Rev. méd. Chile
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2003
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Chile
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidad de La Frontera/CL
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