Journal article
Standardizing Measurement of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations
Abstract
RATIONALE: Although exacerbations are an important problem in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and a target of intervention, there is no valid, standardized tool for assessing their frequency, severity, and duration.
OBJECTIVES: This study tested the properties of the Exacerbations of Chronic Pulmonary Disease Tool (EXACT), a new patient-reported outcome diary.
Authors
Leidy NK; Wilcox TK; Jones PW; Roberts L; Powers JH; Sethi S
Journal
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Vol. 183, No. 3, pp. 323–329
Publisher
American Thoracic Society
Publication Date
February 1, 2011
DOI
10.1164/rccm.201005-0762oc
ISSN
1073-449X