Validation of the Bronchiectasis Impact Measure (BIM): a novel patient-reported outcome measure

Conclusion The BIM is a simple patient-reported outcome. This study validates the internal consistency, reliability, construct validity and response of the tool at acute exacerbation. Further validation of the tool is now required.

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Source: European Respiratory Journal - May 27, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Crichton, M. L., Dudgeon, E. K., Shoemark, A., Chalmers, J. D. Tags: CF and non-CF bronchiectasis Original Articles: Bronchiectasis Source Type: research