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. 2017 Feb 28;72(9):832–839. doi: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2016-209356

Table 5.

Summary of distribution-based criteria to determine a minimum clinical significant change using 0.5 SD of the mean and SE of the measure (SEM) for each of the QOL-PCD scales

QOL-PCD (adult) scales 0.5 SD SEM
Physical 15.2 7.4
Emotional 4.1 8.1
Treatment 6.0 11.9
Social 7.5 15.0
Role 5.4 10.8
Health perception 5.5 10.9
Vitality 3.8 7.6
Upper respiratory 5.5 11.0
Lower respiratory 3.2 6.4
Ears and hearing 6.6 13.1

PCD, primary ciliary dyskinesia; QOL, quality of life.