Historic changes to questionnaire

Attachment 9 ACBS Questionnaire Changes

• In 2008 there was a change to the medication section of the ACBS questionnaire. Several new medications were added and several medications no longer on the market were dropped.

• In 2010 the skip pattern was changed at the following locations:

• The beginning of section 9 (adult and child)

• At question 10.5 (adult and child) and at questions 10.12 (child)

• The beginning of section 12 (adult) and section 11 (child)

• 2012 ACBS questionnaire changes included:

• The name for INH_MED 25 was changed to flexhaler

• Three inhaler medication questions were deleted (ILP01, ILP02, and ILP07)

• Response categories for inhaler medication question ILP03 were changed

• The question PILLX (how long taking a specific pill) was deleted and PILL01 (on daily use) was added

• Three questions on nebulizers were added

• Some skip patterns and help screens were revised in the medication section

• The content of the work-related asthma section was completely revised

• The time reference period for the activity limitation variable was changed from 12 months to 30 days

• 2013 ACBS questionnaire changes included:

  • Inhaler medications Brethaire, Intal, and Tilade were deleted since all have been discontinued

  • Inhaler medications Alvesco and Dulera were added

  • Nebulizer medications Combivent Inhalation Solution and Perforomist/Formoterol were added

• There were no changes to the ACBS questionnaire in 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014, and 2015.