Asthma control test via text messaging: could it be a tool for evaluating asthma control?

Abstract Introduction: Originally, the Asthma Control Test (ACT) was designed for English-speaking patients using a paper-and-pencil format. The Turkish version of the ACT was recently validated. This article compares the paper-and-pencil and web-based texting formats of the Turkish version of the A...

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Published in:The Journal of asthma 2013-12, Vol.50 (10), p.1083-1089
Main Authors: Uysal, Mehmet Atilla, Mungan, Dilsad, Yorgancioglu, Arzu, Yildiz, Fusun, Akgun, Metin, Gemicioglu, Bilun, Turktas, Haluk
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Asthma - diagnosis
Asthma - therapy
Control
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Humans
Internet
Male
management
Middle Aged
Prospective Studies
quality of life
Surveys and Questionnaires
Text Messaging
Turkey
Young Adult
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Summary:Abstract Introduction: Originally, the Asthma Control Test (ACT) was designed for English-speaking patients using a paper-and-pencil format. The Turkish version of the ACT was recently validated. This article compares the paper-and-pencil and web-based texting formats of the Turkish version of the ACT and evaluates the compatibility of these ACT scores with GINA-based physician assessments of asthma control. Methods: This multicentre prospective study included 431 asthma patients from outpatient clinics in Turkey. The patients were randomized into a paper-and-pencil group (n = 220) and a text messaging group (n = 211). Patients completed the ACT at Visit 1, after 10 ± 2 days, and at 5 ± 1 week to demonstrate the reliability and responsiveness of the test. At each visit, physicians assessed patients' asthma control levels. Results: The ACT administered via texting showed an internal consistency of 0.82. For the texting group, we found a significant correlation between the ACT and physician assessments at Visit 1 (r = 0.60, p 
ISSN:0277-0903
1532-4303
DOI:10.3109/02770903.2013.832294