Test-retest reliability of multidimensional dyspnea profile recall ratings in the emergency department: a prospective, longitudinal study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dyspnea is among the most common reasons for emergency department (ED) visits by patients with cardiopulmonary disease who are commonly asked to recall the symptoms that prompted them to come to the ED. The reliability of recalled dyspnea has not been systematically investigated in ED patients.

Methods

Patients with chronic or acute cardiopulmonary conditions who came to the ED with dyspnea (N = 154) completed the Multidimensional Dyspnea Profile (MDP) several times during the visit and in a follow-up visit 4 to 6 weeks later (n = 68). The MDP has 12 items with numerical ratings of intensity, unpleasantness, sensory qualities, and emotions associated with how breathing felt when participants decided to come to the ED (recall MDP) or at the time of administration (

SUBMITTER: Parshall MB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3464619 | biostudies-literature | 2012 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature