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Table 4 Activities that trigger or worsen COPD symptoms (Concept Elicitation)

From: Development of the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease morning symptom diary (COPD-MSD)

 

Routine Indoor Physical Activitya

Routine Outdoor Physical Activityb

Getting Oneself Readyc

General Houseworkd

Miscellaneous Strenuous Activitye

Group 1 (n = 9)

Group 2 (n = 9)

Group 3 (n = 9)

Group 4 (n = 8)

 

Spontaneous

33

18

11

12

20

Probed

2

7

13

11

0

Total (S + P)

35

25

24

23

20

  1. a Routine indoor activity: going up/down stairs, walking/moving around house, getting out of bed, preparing food/coffee
  2. b Routine outdoor activity: walking dog, picking up newspaper/mail, yard work, sweeping, fishing
  3. c Getting oneself ready: bathing/showering, getting dressed, going to bathroom, putting on socks, tying shoes
  4. d General housework: vacuuming, cleaning, doing laundry, making bed, setting/clearing table
  5. e Miscellaneous strenuous activity: lifting/carrying things, morning exercise (e.g., yoga, elliptical, treadmill)