linq english

---
finish_on_last_page: false
name: Lung Information Needs Questionnaire
redirect_url: /accounts/profile/
show_progress: true
slug: linq
step_navigation: true
steps_are_sequential: true
success_message: Questionnaire complete.
---



# Introduction


~~~{#patient_age .integer  }
What is the patient's age (in years)

~~~

~~~{#patient_gender .likert  }
The patient is:
>>>
1=Female
0=Male
~~~

~~~{#patient_diagnosis .pulldown  }
What is the patient's primary respiratory diagnosis?
>>>
1=COPD
2=Asthma
~~~

~~~{#which_country_are_you_based .short-text  }
In which country are you based?

~~~

~~~{#linq_agree_data_can_be_used .likert  }
I agree that data submitted may be analysed as part of the research of the PRPP.
>>>
1=Yes
0=No
~~~



# Information needs


~~~{#linq_name .likert  }
Do you know the name of your lung disease?
>>>
1=Yes
0=No
~~~

~~~{#linq_how .likert  }
Has a doctor or nurse told you how this disease affects your lungs?
>>>
1=Yes
0=No
~~~

~~~{#linq_future .likert  }
Has a doctor or nurse told you what is likely to happen in the future?
>>>
1=Yes
0=No
~~~

~~~{#linq_nextfewyears .likert-list  }
Which of the following statements best describes what will happen to you over the next few years?
>>>
1=Now that my disease is being treated, I will probably get better
2=Now that my disease is being treated, I will probably stay the same
3=I will get worse
4=I have no idea
~~~

~~~{#linq_medicinereason .likert  }
Has a doctor or nurse explained the reason for taking your inhalers or medicines?
>>>
1=Yes
0=No
~~~

~~~{#linq_medsasinstructed .likert  }
Do you try to take your inhalers or medicines exactly as you have been instructed by a doctor or nurse?
>>>
1=Yes
0=No
~~~

~~~{#linq_medinfosatisfied .likert-list  }
Are you satisfied with the information doctors and nurses have given you about your inhalers or medicines?
>>>
0=I understand everything I need to know
1=I understand what I have been told but I would like to know more
2=I am slightly confused about my medicines
3=I am very confused about my medicines
~~~

~~~{#linq_whatodosymptomsworse .likert-list  }
What sentence best describes what you have been told to do if your breathing gets worse (e.g., take two puffs instead of one)?
>>>
0=I have been told what to do and the doctor/nurse has given me written instructions
1=I have been told but it is not written on paper
2=I haven't been told but I know what to do
3=I haven't been told and I don’t know what to do
~~~

~~~{#linq_whenabulance .likert-list  }
Have you been told when you should call an ambulance if your breathing worsens?
>>>
0=I have been told what to do and the doctor/nurse has given me written instructions
1=I have been told but it isn't written on paper
2=I haven't been told but I know what to do
3=I haven't been told and I am uncertain when an ambulance should be called
~~~

~~~{#linq_smoker .likert  }
What best describes you?
>>>
0=Never smoked (skip the next 2 questions)
1=Used to smoke but don't now  (skip the next 2 questions)
2=Still smoking
~~~

~~~{#linq_quitsmoking .likert  }
Has a doctor or nurse advised you to give up smoking?
>>>
0=Yes
1=No
~~~

~~~{#linq_helpquitsmoking .likert  }
Has a doctor or nurse offered to help you to give up smoking (e.g., given you nicotine gum or patches or referral to a Smoking Cessation clinic)?
>>>
0=Yes
1=No
~~~

~~~{#linq_toldexercise .likert  }
Have you been told by a doctor or nurse to try to do some physical activity (e.g., walking, brisk walking and other forms of exercise)?
>>>
0=Yes
1=No
~~~

~~~{#linq_explainexercise .likert-list  }
Has a doctor or nurse told you how much physical activity (e.g., walking, brisk walking and other forms of exercise) you should do?
>>>
0=Yes and I know what to do
1=Yes but I am unsure what to do
2=Yes but I am unable to do it
3=No
~~~

~~~{#linq_howmuchactivity .likert-list  }
How much physical activity do you do?
>>>
0=I push myself as much as I can
1=I make an effort
2=As little as possible
~~~

~~~{#linq_eating .likert-list  }
What have doctors or nurses told you about your diet or eating?
>>>
1=Nothing
2=Lose or gain weight
3=Eat healthy food
4=Eat several small meals per day "(e.g., 6 small meals per day instead of 3 large ones)
~~~

~~~{#linq_comments .long-text  }
Have you any questions or comments about your lung disease? "If so, write them in the space below"

~~~



# Your score


~~~{#total_score_linq_scoreslinqscore .instruction  }
## The total score on the LINQ is:  {{linq_total}}


{% if linq > 5 %}
This patient may require significant clarifications in numerous areas.
{% endif %}


<hr>


### Disease knowledge score: {{linq_disease}}

{% if linq_disease == 0 %}
The patient is fully informed
{% elif linq_disease == 1  %}
The patient is reasonably well informed but could do with additional advice
{% else %}
<div class="text">
The patient would benefit from more information about their disease
</div>
{%endif%}






### Self management score: {{linq_selfmanagement}}

{% if not answers.linq_whenabulance == "1" %}
<div class="text-warning">The patient may require clarification on when to call an ambulance</div>
{%endif%}


### Medicines score: {{linq_medicine}}

{% if linq_medicine > 0 %}
<div class="text">The patient may benefit from advice regarding their medication</div>
{% else %}
The patient is fully informed.
{%endif%}


### Exercise score: {{linq_exercise}}

{% if linq_exercise > 0 %}
<div class="text">The patient may benefit from advice regarding exercise</div>
{% else %}
The patient is fully informed.
{%endif%}




{% if answers.linq_smoker == 2 %}

### Smoking status:
<div class="text-warning">The patient still smokes</div>
{%endif%}

~~~

~~~{#nept_slisk_day   }

>>>

linq_total <- sum(linq_name linq_how linq_future linq_nextfewyears linq_medicinereason linq_medsasinstructed linq_medinfosatisfied linq_whatodosymptomsworse linq_whenabulance linq_smoker linq_quitsmoking linq_helpquitsmoking linq_toldexercise linq_explainexercise linq_howmuchactivity linq_eating)
~~~

~~~{#jal_kun_griw   }

>>>

linq_exercise <- sum(linq_toldexercise linq_explainexercise linq_howmuchactivity)
~~~

~~~{#brang_plan_swar   }

>>>

linq_medicine <- sum(linq_medicinereason linq_medsasinstructed linq_medinfosatisfied)
~~~

~~~{#nuct_slent_mig   }

>>>

linq_selfmanagement <- sum(linq_whatodosymptomsworse linq_whenabulance)
~~~

~~~{#gress_fik_slaz   }

>>>

linq_disease <- sum(linq_name linq_how linq_future linq_nextfewyears)
~~~