Table 2 Outcome measures
Study instrument | Description |
|---|---|
Resource use and information seeking | Unvalidated questionnaire |
Resource satisfaction questionnaire | Unvalidated questionnaire |
Bronchiectasis knowledge questionnaire | Unvalidated questionnaire |
QOL-B | Validated Quality of Life Questionnaire-Bronchiectasis [26] |
SGRQ | Validated St George’s Respiratory Questionnaire [3] |
HADS | Validated Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale [27] |
FIS | Validated Fatigue Impact Scale [28] |
EQ-5D | Validated Euroqol 5-dimension quality of life questionnaire [29] |
Number of unscheduled visits | Patient’s report of healthcare visits |
Exacerbation frequency | Patient’s report of number of exacerbations |
FEV1 (absolute value and % predicted) | Lung function test (forced expiratory volume) using calibrated equipment |