Abstract
Aim: We investigated how subscores of a patient-reported experience measure PREM-C9 discriminated experiences for patients receiving care for COPD.
Methods: Patients recruited from a complex COPD clinic completed the PREM-C9 questionnaire, together with the COPD Assessment Test (CAT), Bristol COPD Knowledge Questionnaire (BCKQ) and Health Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). The PREM-C9 comprises nine questions, each scored out of five. Higher scores indicating worse experience. Two sub-scores were developed; subscore 1 assessed experiences of living with COPD, (Q1-4) and subscore 2 assessed experiences of medical care, (Q5-9). Subscores were compared to the other completed questionnaires.
Results: 76 patients (FEV1% predicted 32 [IQR:24-39]%, mean age 64 (SD:±9) yr, 89% MRC dyspnoea scale grade ≥4 and 24% required home oxygen) completed the PREM-C9 questionnaire. The median total score was 16 [IQR:10-24]. The median adjusted score for subscore 1 was 2 [IQR:1-3] and for subscore 2 was 1 [IQR:1-2]. Table 1 shows the association between PREM-C9 subscores and other measures.
Conclusions: The PREM-C9 comprises elements assessing both the experience of living with COPD and healthcare use. Subscores of the PREM-C9 may be able to better discriminate these experiences for patients receiving care for COPD than the total score.
Association of PREM-C9 subscores with health-related quality of life, knowledge and mood.
Footnotes
Cite this article as: European Respiratory Journal 2020; 56: Suppl. 64, 956.
This abstract was presented at the 2020 ERS International Congress, in session “Respiratory viruses in the "pre COVID-19" era”.
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