A comparison of two respiratory symptoms questionnaires.

Holland, Walter W.; Ashford, J. R.; Colley, J. R. T.; Morgan, D. C.; Pearson, N. J.

doi:10.1136/jech.20.2.76

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“…A research strategy has been outlined, based on the use of a standard method analogous to those employed in other branches of epidemiology, for example the MRC respiratory questionnaire.25 26 It would enable several methodological problems in this area of research to be addressed, including selection effects and biases, the need to analyse data in terms of exposure categories rather than occupational descriptions, and the importance of a systematic study both of background rates and of confounding effects. This would also increase the effective size of the population studied.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Advantages of a standard method for research on reproductive effects of occupation.

Joffe

1988

Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health

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SUMMARY A recent review ofthe literature identified several common methodological weaknesses in studies of the effects of occupational exposures on male and female reproductive processes. This paper suggests a strategy which addresses these problems, by the use of a standard method. The potential benefits include increased measurement reliability and statistical power, together with a systematic study ofexpected (background) rates, confounding effects, types ofexposure and selection effects. Particular advantages are the avoidance of designating a group as non-exposed with attendant problems of bias, and in the longer term the study of multiple or rare exposures.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

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Advantages of a standard method for research on reproductive effects of occupation.

Joffe

1988

Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health

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“…It has been used, however, to categorize patients for pulmonary rehabilitation [19]. Test-retest [20], inter-rater reliability [21] and content [22], and concurrent validity have been reported [23]. The MRC has not shown responsiveness.…”

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Critical outcomes in pulmonary rehabilitation: Assessment and evaluation of dyspnea and fatigue

Meek

Lareau²

2003

JRRD

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Abstract-Dyspnea and fatigue, the two most common symptoms experienced by patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, are believed to result in decreased activity levels and poor quality of life. The primary measurable benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation to date have been a decrease in symptoms (mainly dyspnea and fatigue) and an increase in exercise endurance. The precise means by which pulmonary rehabilitation improves these symptoms is not clear. The use of standardized questionnaires to measure the changes associated with pulmonary rehabilitation is important if we are to understand the magnitude of improvement with the intervention and determine those who will benefit. This article reviews the mechanisms believed to contribute to these symptoms and the methods available for their measurement.

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“…On ne remarque pas de différence notable si les questionnaires sont remplis par les sujets eux-mêmes ou par un enquêteur formé, sinon qu'il se produit une perte d'environ un quart des questionnaires envoyés par la poste [25]. H o l l a n d et ai [38], dans une comparaison entre deux questionnaires différents, trouvent une erreur faible entre les observateurs et une bonne cohérence des réponses entre elles et avec les épreuves fonction nelles. Ils insistent néanmoins sur l'importance de questions standard, posées toujours de la même façon.…”

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Une étude épidémiologique de la bronchite chronique à Genève

Rufener-Press¹,

Rey²,

Press³

1973

Respiration

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A survey on chronic bronchitis was performed sample of the active population of Geneva in which 1.681 males and 1.201 females were required to fill out a questionnaire of the Medical Research Council translated into French. Exploratory functions measured were the following: peak flow rate (PFR) with the peak flow meter of Wright; forced expiratory volume in 1 sec (FEV₁); forced, expiratory volume in 3 sec (FEV3), and vital capacity with a pulmonary function indicator of Chemetron. Our sample was representative of industry, business and administration; however, representation of building trades, agriculture and craftsmen was poor. The sample contained a fair proportion of skilled and unskilled workers, technical employees and executives, Chronic bronchitis was defined according to the proposal of the Ciba Guest Symposium 1959. We divided our sample into three groups: a healthy group without any respiratory symptoms, an inbetween group which had symptoms but which did not fit the definition of chronic bronchitis, and a group which had symptoms which fit the definition. A severity scale of 4 degrees was established in order to provide a measure of the severity of respiratory symptoms.

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A comparison of two respiratory symptoms questionnaires.

Cited by 19 publications

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Advantages of a standard method for research on reproductive effects of occupation.

Advantages of a standard method for research on reproductive effects of occupation.

Critical outcomes in pulmonary rehabilitation: Assessment and evaluation of dyspnea and fatigue

Une étude épidémiologique de la bronchite chronique à Genève

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