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Validation of the Mandarin Chinese version of the Leicester Cough Questionnaire in bronchiectasis

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50

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2014

Year

Y-H Gao, W-J. Guan, Gaixia Xu, Yang Gao, Z-Y Lin, Yan Tang, Z-M. Lin, HM Li, Qun Luo, N-S Zhong,
The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease

Abstract

Minor cultural adaptations were made to the wording of LCQ-MC. No other difficulties were found during the translation process, with all items easily adapted to acceptable Mandarin Chinese. The questionnaire was not changed in terms of content layout and the order of the questions. In cognitive debriefing interviews, participants reported that the questionnaire was acceptable, relevant, comprehensive and easy to complete. The LCQ-MC showed good concurrent validity, internal consistency and test-retest reliability. Responsiveness was shown by significant changes in LCQ-MC scores between steady state, the first exacerbation and following 2-week antibiotic treatment (both interval changes, P < 0.01) CONCLUSION: The LCQ-MC is a valid, reliable and responsive instrument for determining cough-specific health status in Chinese bronchiectasis patients.