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NCT Number: NCT03517826

Validity and Reliability of The Turkish Version of Breathlessness Beliefs Questionnaire

In our study, we aimed to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Breathlessness Beliefs Questionnaire-BBQ in our study.

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Key information

Conditions

Dyspnea Anxiety Disorders COPD Chronic Disease Disease Attributes Kinesiophobia Lung Diseases Lung Diseases, Obstructive Mental Disorders Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Phobic Disorders Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive Respiration Disorders Respiratory Tract Diseases Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms, Respiratory

Age range

18 year–99 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Bezmialem Vakıf University

Istanbul, 34350, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Pulmonary diseases are a common cause of mortality and morbidity throughout the world. In pulmonary diseases such as asthma and COPD, the main symptom is dyspnea and it causes activity limitation. Dyspnea is defined as the difficulty that a person experiences during breathing. As a result of painful situations or injuries, avoidance of physical activity or movement due to the fear of repetition of the problem are defined as kinesophobia. Pulmonary patients are compensated by reducing the rate of activity, while avoiding dyspnea.This reduces the severity of the symptom that precedes the symptom that may occur. As a result, dyspnea causes kinesyphobia. Decrease in the level of activity; social isolation, fear of dyspnea, depression and anxiety result in a stubborn cycle, quality of life is reduced. The Breathlessness Beliefs Questionnaire (BBQ) was developed based on the Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale to assess dyspnea and dyspnoea-related kinesophobia and anxiety in respiratory diseases.

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • FEV1/FVC<%70
  • To be able to read and understand Turkish

Exclusion criteria

  • Having undergone a COPD exacerbation in the last 6 weeks
  • Having comorbidities affecting ambulance
  • Having cognitive disorders

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Breathlessness Beliefs Questionnaire-BBQ

    Time frame: 3 Minutes

    Breathlessness Beliefs Questionnaire-BBQ Breathlessness Perception Questionnaire; is a measure evaluating kinesophobia and anxiety due to the breathlessness of 17 questions answered by one's own practice. Patients score from 1 to 5 (I strongly agree). High scores indicate high levels of kinesiophobia and anxiety due to breathlessness.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Bezmialem Vakif University

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Registry information

Official study title

Validity and Reliability of The Turkish Version of Breathlessness Beliefs

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2018
Study completion
2018
First posted
May 7, 2018
Registry last updated
Feb 4, 2019

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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