Patient Reported Outcome Measure (PROM)
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Borg Breathlessness/ Dyspnoea Scale
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Purpose
Rates the difficulty of breathing
Assesment Type
Patient Group
Respiratory
Age Group
Children (3-12 years) | Adolescents (13-17 years) | Young Adult (18+ years)
ICF domain
Body Structure & Function
Area of assessment
Respiratory Function
Key description
Self reported scale of 0 (no difficulty) -10 with 10 (most breathless)
Cost
Free
Equipment required
None
Training required
None
Considerations & references
Significant correlation between breathlessness and minute ventilation of 0.0001. Highly reproducible over time
https://europepmc.org/article/med/1851065
Reliable in children over 9y https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20507656/
Quick and easy to use
References/ Links
Borg Score/ Breathlessness scale:
http://www.eastcheshirephysio.nhs.uk/downloads/documents/BORG_breathless_scale.pdf
https://www.physio-pedia.com/Borg_Rating_Of_Perceived_Exertion
Time to complete
5 minutes
Comments
Easily used in any language
If you spot any errors or wish to suggest any amendments to this summary, please contact paediatricmeasures@apcp.org.uk