Validation of Chinese Version of the Modified Pulmonary Functional Status and Dyspnea Questionnaire With Heart Failure Patients in Taiwan

Huang, Tsuey‐Yuan; K. Moser, Debra; Hsieh, Yeu‐Sheng; C. Lareau, Suzanne; Caroci Durkin, Adelaide; Hwang, Shiow‐Li

doi:10.4037/ajcc2008.17.5.436

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Validation of Chinese Version of the Modified Pulmonary Functional Status and Dyspnea Questionnaire With Heart Failure Patients in Taiwan

Published in American Journal of Critical Care • Sep 1, 2008

Authors:

Tsuey‐Yuan Huang

Debra K. Moser

Yeu‐Sheng Hsieh

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Dyspnea is a distressing and functionally limiting symptom that patients with heart failure commonly experience. A valid instrument to quantify dyspnea for comparison of groups and for illness management is important. OBJECTIVE: To validate the Chinese version of the Modified Pulmonary F...

Subject

Medicine

Cronbach's alpha

Heart failure

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