The Reliability and Validity of Turkish Version of ''The Dyspnea-ALS-Scale (DALS-15)"

The Reliability and Validity of Turkish Version of ''The Dyspnea-ALS-Scale (DALS-15)"

The Dyspnea-ALS-Scale (DALS-15) is a uni-dimensional scale to measure dyspnea in patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. It can be easily and rapidly applied. The aim of this study is to investigate reliability and validity of Turkish version of the DALS-15.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age of 18 or above
• Dyspnea on exertion, dyspnea at rest, or orthopnea without evidence of pulmonary or cardiac causes of dyspnea

Exclusion Criteria:

• Severe cognitive dysfunction