LCQ LCQ Administration and Patient Completion

Question 1

How many items does the Leicester Cough Questionnaire contain in total?

Accepted Answer

19

Answer

The LCQ contains 19 items distributed across the three domains: 8 physical, 7 psychological, and 4 social.

Question 2

Approximately how long does it take a patient to complete the LCQ?

Accepted Answer

5 to 10 minutes

Answer

The LCQ is designed to be brief, typically taking 5 to 10 minutes for patients to self-complete.

Question 3

The LCQ asks patients to recall their experience over what time period?

Accepted Answer

The past 2 weeks

Answer

The LCQ instructs patients to rate their experiences over the previous 2 weeks, providing a standardized recall window.

Question 4

Is the LCQ designed to be self-administered or interviewer-administered?

Accepted Answer

Self-administered

Answer

The LCQ is a self-administered questionnaire, meaning patients complete it independently without requiring interviewer assistance.

Question 5

In what patient population was the LCQ originally developed and validated?

Accepted Answer

Adults with chronic cough

Answer

The LCQ was originally developed and validated in adult patients with chronic cough attending respiratory clinics.

LCQ - Leicester Cough Questionnaire Practice Test