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Table 3 PROMs as part of the EXACT@home multi-dimensional systematic assessment of treatable traits

From: The effect of a systematic multi-dimensional assessment in severe uncontrolled asthma: a literature review and protocol for an investigator-initiated, open-label, randomized-controlled trial (EXACT@home study)

PROM

Abbreviation

Function

Nijmegen Clinical Screening Instrument [38]

NCSI

Used to gain insight into the nature and severity of the problems a patient experiences when living with a chronic condition

Test of Adherence to Inhalers [39]

TAI

Identifies patients with low adherence, determines the degree of adherence and gives an idea of the type or pattern of non-compliance

Marshall questionnaire [40]

Marshall

Measures self-reported weekly physical activity

Epworth Sleepiness Scale [41]

ESS

Measures self-reported daytime sleepiness

Patient Activation Meassure [42]

PAM

Measures self-reported knowledge, skills and confidence in the ability to self-manage a chronic condition. Aims to gain insight in the ability of the patient to improve their health status

(modified) Medical Research Council dyspnea scale [43]

(m)MRC

A dyspnea scale, as a measure of disability in patients with respiratory disabilities

Nijmegen Questionnaire [44]

NQ

Assesses the possibility of a diagnosis of hyperventilation syndrome

Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale [45]

HADS

Measures the level of anxiety and depression