Fifteen‐count breathlessness score: An objective measure for children

Exercise testing for children with cystic fibrosis: A systematic review

“…In line with the findings of Lima et al 89 , our review determined that the 6MWT challenges cardiorespiratory function less in comparison to other field tests such as the MST and 3MST 32,33,37,90 . This suggests a ceiling effect may exist secondary to the upper limit on exercise intensity inherent to a walking test.…”

“…One study observed that the incremental 3MST is unable to discriminate between children with CF and non-CF healthy controls in terms of HR increase and breathlessness scores (measured by 15-count of breathlessness, Borg Scale, or the visual analogue scale). The post-test SpO2 changes were discriminatory between the two groups 37 .…”

Exercise testing for children with cystic fibrosis: A systematic review

“…In line with the findings of Lima et al 89 , our review determined that the 6MWT challenges cardiorespiratory function less in comparison to other field tests such as the MST and 3MST 32,33,37,90 . This suggests a ceiling effect may exist secondary to the upper limit on exercise intensity inherent to a walking test.…”

“…One study observed that the incremental 3MST is unable to discriminate between children with CF and non-CF healthy controls in terms of HR increase and breathlessness scores (measured by 15-count of breathlessness, Borg Scale, or the visual analogue scale). The post-test SpO2 changes were discriminatory between the two groups 37 .…”

Fifteen‐Count Breathlessness Score in adults with COPD

“…In the current study no significant relationships were found between subjects who required one, two or three breaths to count to 15 and outcome measures relating to self‐report dyspnoea (BDI, PRE) or HRQOL (St George’s Respiratory Questionnaire, MOS 36‐Item Short Form Health Survey), whereas a significant relationship was calculated between FVC and the 15CBS. The 27 subjects studied had moderate pulmonary impairment that was comparable to the CF patients in Prasad et al .’s original study 5 . Despite this, no significant relationship between FEV 1 and 15CBS was noted whereas Prasad et al .…”

“…Despite this, no significant relationship between FEV 1 and 15CBS was noted whereas Prasad et al . reported a significant relationship between the 15CBS and FEV 1 5 . The failure to detect a statistical significance in the COPD cohort may be a function of sample size and heterogeneity of subjects.…”

“…Prasad et al . advised against using a metronome because of the likelihood of the subject taking extra breaths if their counting became asynchronous with the metronome 5 . Although only two subjects in the current study required extra practice in order to speak in time with the metronome, alternative methods for controlling the counting pace in simple clinical tests of breathlessness may be required.…”

Exercise testing for children with cystic fibrosis: A systematic review

“…In line with the findings of Lima et al 89 , our review determined that the 6MWT challenges cardiorespiratory function less in comparison to other field tests such as the MST and 3MST 32,33,37,90 . This suggests a ceiling effect may exist secondary to the upper limit on exercise intensity inherent to a walking test.…”

“…One study observed that the incremental 3MST is unable to discriminate between children with CF and non-CF healthy controls in terms of HR increase and breathlessness scores (measured by 15-count of breathlessness, Borg Scale, or the visual analogue scale). The post-test SpO2 changes were discriminatory between the two groups 37 .…”

Fifteen‐Count Breathlessness Score in adults with COPD

“…In the current study no significant relationships were found between subjects who required one, two or three breaths to count to 15 and outcome measures relating to self‐report dyspnoea (BDI, PRE) or HRQOL (St George’s Respiratory Questionnaire, MOS 36‐Item Short Form Health Survey), whereas a significant relationship was calculated between FVC and the 15CBS. The 27 subjects studied had moderate pulmonary impairment that was comparable to the CF patients in Prasad et al .’s original study 5 . Despite this, no significant relationship between FEV 1 and 15CBS was noted whereas Prasad et al .…”

“…Despite this, no significant relationship between FEV 1 and 15CBS was noted whereas Prasad et al . reported a significant relationship between the 15CBS and FEV 1 5 . The failure to detect a statistical significance in the COPD cohort may be a function of sample size and heterogeneity of subjects.…”

“…Prasad et al . advised against using a metronome because of the likelihood of the subject taking extra breaths if their counting became asynchronous with the metronome 5 . Although only two subjects in the current study required extra practice in order to speak in time with the metronome, alternative methods for controlling the counting pace in simple clinical tests of breathlessness may be required.…”

Exercise testing for children with cystic fibrosis: A systematic review

“…In line with the findings of Lima et al 89 , our review determined that the 6MWT challenges cardiorespiratory function less in comparison to other field tests such as the MST and 3MST 32,33,37,90 . This suggests a ceiling effect may exist secondary to the upper limit on exercise intensity inherent to a walking test.…”

“…One study observed that the incremental 3MST is unable to discriminate between children with CF and non-CF healthy controls in terms of HR increase and breathlessness scores (measured by 15-count of breathlessness, Borg Scale, or the visual analogue scale). The post-test SpO2 changes were discriminatory between the two groups 37 .…”

Fifteen‐Count Breathlessness Score in adults with COPD

“…In the current study no significant relationships were found between subjects who required one, two or three breaths to count to 15 and outcome measures relating to self‐report dyspnoea (BDI, PRE) or HRQOL (St George’s Respiratory Questionnaire, MOS 36‐Item Short Form Health Survey), whereas a significant relationship was calculated between FVC and the 15CBS. The 27 subjects studied had moderate pulmonary impairment that was comparable to the CF patients in Prasad et al .’s original study 5 . Despite this, no significant relationship between FEV 1 and 15CBS was noted whereas Prasad et al .…”

“…Despite this, no significant relationship between FEV 1 and 15CBS was noted whereas Prasad et al . reported a significant relationship between the 15CBS and FEV 1 5 . The failure to detect a statistical significance in the COPD cohort may be a function of sample size and heterogeneity of subjects.…”

“…Prasad et al . advised against using a metronome because of the likelihood of the subject taking extra breaths if their counting became asynchronous with the metronome 5 . Although only two subjects in the current study required extra practice in order to speak in time with the metronome, alternative methods for controlling the counting pace in simple clinical tests of breathlessness may be required.…”