Rose Dyspnea Scale
Rose Dyspnea Scale
A brief self-report scale assessing breathlessness in relation to everyday activities.
At a Glance
- Population
- Adults with cardiac or respiratory conditions
- Number of Items
- 4 items
- Instrument Type
- PROM
- Digital Administration Availability
- Suitable for self-report electronic administration
- Automated Scoring Availability
- Yes — simple sum score, 0–4
- Suitable Use Settings
- Cardiology and respiratory clinical care and epidemiological research
About the Instrument
Originating from Geoffrey Rose’s cardiovascular survey questionnaires, the Rose Dyspnea Scale is a long-standing, brief measure of breathlessness with activity, used in cardiovascular and respiratory outcome sets including ICHOM standard sets.
What It Measures
Breathlessness experienced during common activities such as walking on level ground or up an incline.
Digital Administration
Delivered electronically through the PROMinsight platform as part of a digital patient-reported outcomes workflow.
Scoring / Reporting
One point is scored for each activity associated with breathlessness, giving a total score from 0 (no dyspnoea) to 4.
Use in Research / Clinical Care / Clinical Trials
Used in cardiovascular and respiratory outcomes research, including as part of internationally recognised standard outcome sets.
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Interested in using the Rose Dyspnea Scale in your research, clinical programme or study? Contact PROMinsight to discuss access.
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