COPD assessment test

Short, simple questionnaire for monitoring long-term follow-up of COPD. Aimed at primary care practice. Validated in 3 international studies. 8 items, six-point scale, responds to exacerbations. Self-administered.  Covers a wide range of symptoms. Not been widely used yet as only published in 2009. Available in many translations, although not all validated. Total score can be calculated on the website. Higher scores represent worse health.

Where you can get this tool: http://www.catestonline.org/

Cost/Conditions of use: Free for use by professionals and patients in daily clinical practice. It requires permission if organisations wish to use it for academic or commercial use or other professional reasons.