LCQ Scoring and Calculation Flashcards
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How many items (questions) does the full LCQ contain?
Answer: 19
The LCQ contains 19 items distributed across its three domains: physical, psychological, and social.
How many items are in the physical domain of the LCQ?
Answer: 8
The physical domain of the LCQ contains 8 items addressing symptoms like throat clearing, sleep disruption, and breathlessness.
How many items are in the psychological domain of the LCQ?
Answer: 5
The psychological domain of the LCQ contains 5 items addressing emotional impacts such as embarrassment and depression.
How many items are in the social domain of the LCQ?
Answer: 6
The social domain of the LCQ contains 6 items that address effects on work, social activities, and interactions with others.
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?
Answer: 5.3
The LCQ total score is the sum of the three domain scores: 1.5 + 2.0 + 1.8 = 5.3.
A higher LCQ domain score indicates:
Answer: Better health-related quality of life
Higher LCQ scores indicate better health-related quality of life, as the scale is anchored so that 7 = never impaired.