Methodological analysis confirms reliability and validity of the asthma self-management questionnaire in Brazil, indicating improved health management for patients.
Key Points
The asthma self-management questionnaire was validated for Brazilian adults, ensuring effective health management.
A content validity index greater than 0.80 was achieved for all questionnaire items, demonstrating strong reliability.
Methodologies included translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and expert review using the Delphi Technique.
This study highlights the necessity of localized assessment tools to improve asthma management in Brazil.