Validity and reliability of the Glittre-ADL test in adults with asthma

Londrina Activities of Daily Living Protocol: validity, reliability, minimal detectable change, and standard error of measurement in adults with asthma

INTRODUCTION

Asthma symptoms are dyspnea, chronic cough, wheezing, chest tightness, or chest discomfort, which can directly limit the activities of daily living (ADL), which is frequently reported by adults with asthma. Evaluating ADL with a reliable protocol at the usual speed is necessary.

OBJECTIVES

To investigate the validity, reliability, minimal detectable change (MDC), and standard error of measurement (SEM) of the Londrina ADL Protocol (LAP) for adults with asthma.

METHODS

Adults with asthma were evaluated with the LAP test. Spearman's correlation coefficient was used to verify validity with the 6-min walk test (6MWT), Glittre-ADL test, and London Chest Activity of Daily Living (LCADL). To test the reliability, the test was reapplied in at least 30 min; the Wilcoxon test and Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC), SEM, MDC, and learning effect were performed.

RESULTS

Fifty-three individuals were included (26% men, 43 ± 15 years, BMI 28 ± 8 kg/m2, FEV1 70 ± 24%predicted). For convergent validity, the LAP test was correlated with the 6MWT, Glittre-ADL, and LCADL scale (r = -0.49, 0.71, and 0.30, respectively; p < 0.03). There was a difference in test-retest (p < 0.0001) and reliability analysis shows ICC3 of 0.94, SEM of 14.88 s (22%), and MDC of 41.23 s (15%). Furthermore, the individuals performed the second test with -23 ± 19 (7.9%) s.

CONCLUSION

The LAP test is valid and reliable for assessing limitations during ADL in adults with asthma. Considerable learning effect was observed, therefore, the best of two measures may avoid underestimation.

Reliability and validity of the London Chest Activity of Daily Living scale for adults with asthma

INTRODUCTION

Dyspnea during activities of daily living (ADL) is frequently reported by adults with asthma. However, instruments that specifically assess that in people with asthma have not yet been validated.

OBJECTIVES

To investigate the validity and reliability, including standard error of measurement (SEM) and Minimum Detectable Change (MDC), of the London Chest Activity of Daily Living (LCADL) scale for adults with asthma.

METHODS

Adults with asthma answered the LCADL scale which was performed twice by the same rater. Spirometry, 6-min walk test (6MWT), St George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ), modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) dyspnea scale, Asthma Quality of Life questionnaire (AQLQ), Asthma Control Test (ACT), and Glittre-ADL test were assessed. For statistical analyses, Spearman correlation, Wilcoxon test, Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC), Cronbach's alpha coefficient, SEM, MDC were performed.

RESULTS

Seventy participants were included (30% men, 44 ± 15 years old, BMI 27[23-31]kg/m2, FEV1 80 ± 17%predicted). For convergent validity, the LCADL scale was moderately correlated with SGRQ, AQLQ, and Glittre-ADL (r = 0.57, -0.46, and 0.41 respectively; p < 0.0001). The LCADL scale correlated weakly with the mMRC scale, ACT, and spirometry measures (-0.23

CONCLUSION

The LCADL scale is valid and reliable for assessing dyspnea during ADL in adults with asthma.

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Key Words

• Validity and reliability
• activities of daily living
• asthma
• dyspnea

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MESH Headings

• Male
• Adult
• Humans
• Middle Aged
• Female
• Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
• Asthma/diagnosis
• Activities of Daily Living
• Quality of Life
• Reproducibility of Results
• London
• Dyspnea/diagnosis
• Dyspnea/etiology
• Surveys and Questionnaires

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Affiliation(s)

Vitória Cavalheiro Puzzi Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Pitágoras-Unopar University (UNOPAR), Londrina, Brazil Laboratory of Research in Respiratory Physiotherapy - LFIP, Department of Physiotherapy, Londrina State University, Londrina, Brazil
Joice Mara de Oliveira Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Pitágoras-Unopar University (UNOPAR), Londrina, Brazil Laboratory of Research in Respiratory Physiotherapy - LFIP, Department of Physiotherapy, Londrina State University, Londrina, Brazil
Thainá Bessa Alves Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Pitágoras-Unopar University (UNOPAR), Londrina, Brazil Laboratory of Research in Respiratory Physiotherapy - LFIP, Department of Physiotherapy, Londrina State University, Londrina, Brazil
Jessica Priscila da Conceição Silva Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Pitágoras-Unopar University (UNOPAR), Londrina, Brazil Laboratory of Research in Respiratory Physiotherapy - LFIP, Department of Physiotherapy, Londrina State University, Londrina, Brazil
Ariele Pedroso Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Pitágoras-Unopar University (UNOPAR), Londrina, Brazil Laboratory of Research in Respiratory Physiotherapy - LFIP, Department of Physiotherapy, Londrina State University, Londrina, Brazil
Karina Couto Furlanetto Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Pitágoras-Unopar University (UNOPAR), Londrina, Brazil Laboratory of Research in Respiratory Physiotherapy - LFIP, Department of Physiotherapy, Londrina State University, Londrina, Brazil

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