ATAQ - Asthma Therapy Assessment Questionnaire
2008
Standout Feature:
- Recommended by the NHLBI as a validated method for assessing asthma control
Key Elements:
- Includes 7 items used to assess asthma control based on: 1) self-perception of asthma control; 2) missed work, school, or normal daily activities; 3) nighttime waking due to symptoms; 4) use of relief medications • Each of the 4 areas is scored as “0” (no control problem) or “1” (control problem), generating an overall score from 0-4, with 4 indicating worse control
- Cross-sectional and longitudinal validity have been demonstrated in the research literature
- Adult versions (18 yrs and over) with 2 or 6 question with “Y/N” or “unsure” options • Child version available and avalidated (5-17yrs) with 3 or 6 questions with “Y/N” or “unsure” options
- Available at: http://www.imcare.org/DocumentCenter/View/3294/ATAQ?bidId=
- Copyrighted by Merck & Co. (must be acknowledged in any presentation)
Potential Limitations:
- Available in English and Spanish
- MID has not been established
- Although the instrument can prove responsiveness, the smallest difference that can be measured over time is 1
Resource information
Respiratory conditions
- Asthma
Respiratory topics
- Diagnosis
- Disease management
Type of resource
Tool Right Care
- Asthma
Strategic Objective
- Diagnosis
- Management
- Review
- Risk Factors
- When control is poor
Approach
- Clinical Education
- Patient Education