Urdu Translation, Validity and Reliability of Dyspnea 12 (D-12)

Urdu Translation, Validity and Reliability of Dyspnea 12 (D-12)

Dyspnea is a distressing symptom with pain like perception. The object of study is to translate a tool that measure overall dyspnea severity. Although many scales are available to assess dyspnea but D12 is a clear reliable scale and is use full in clinical practice to assess dyspnea in terms of intensity, quality and emotional response.

Aim of study is to translate a clinical validate of Urdu version of D-12 in COPDs patients. The study will measure reliability & validity of dyspnea in Urdu version. No study has been conducted in our region to translate D-12 follow the proper cross culture adaptation. Therefor the instrument will translate in our language adapting proper cross culture guidelines.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patient age between 40-65 with diagnosis of COPD
• Outpatient individual who are on follow up
• Healthy individual
• Those who can read and understand English and Urdu as well.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient with cognitive impairment or sensory disorder were exclude.
• Patient physical disability
• Refuse to perform test