LCQ LCQ Scoring and Calculation 2

Question 1

How many items (questions) does the full LCQ contain?

Accepted Answer

19

Answer

The LCQ contains 19 items distributed across its three domains: physical, psychological, and social.

Question 2

How many items are in the physical domain of the LCQ?

Accepted Answer

8

Answer

The physical domain of the LCQ contains 8 items addressing symptoms like throat clearing, sleep disruption, and breathlessness.

Question 3

How many items are in the psychological domain of the LCQ?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

The psychological domain of the LCQ contains 5 items addressing emotional impacts such as embarrassment and depression.

Question 4

How many items are in the social domain of the LCQ?

Accepted Answer

6

Answer

The social domain of the LCQ contains 6 items that address effects on work, social activities, and interactions with others.

Question 5

If a patient scores 1.5 on the physical domain, 2.0 on the psychological domain, and 1.8 on the social domain, what is the LCQ total score?

Accepted Answer

5.3

Answer

The LCQ total score is the sum of the three domain scores: 1.5 + 2.0 + 1.8 = 5.3.

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