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Abstract:
Breathlessness is a common complaint among patients with lung and heart diseases. It is a complex, multidimensional symptom with descriptive and quantitative aspects. The aim of this study is to constitute a set of questionnaires and scales for adequate assessment of dyspnea and their combination in diagnostic algorithm with various ranges. In order to achieve this goal, we developed a software product DISKO with the following characteristics: Includes the basic instruments for assessing dyspnea in all dimensions--verbal (descriptive) characteristic, everyday activities and exercise dyspnea, as well as its impact on the patients' quality of life. Proposes minimal, optimal and comprehensive algorithm for assessment and follow up of dyspnea. Presents a convenient interface and an ability to configure a flexible data base easy for browsing and handling. Proposed tests and algorithm for dyspnea assessment make it easier for the physician to diagnose and follow up chronically ill patients whose major complaint is dyspnea. The software product DISKO is compliant with the modern requirements for medical software and can be utilized in the process of diagnostic, education and scientific research.
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