What is the objective of the Nijmegen Questionnaire?

Objective. The Nijmegen Questionnaire (NQ) gives a broad view of symptoms associated with dysfunctional breathing patterns. The Nijmegen Questionnaire was introduced over 30 years ago as a screening tool to detect patients with hyperventilation complaints that could benefit from breathing regulation through capnographic feedback.

What are the results of the Nijmegen NQ?

The Nijmegen Questionnaire (NQ) gives a broad view of symptoms associated with dysfunctional breathing patterns. A score of over 23 out of 64 suggests a positive diagnosis of hyperventilation syndrome.

What are the scores for hyperventilation syndrome in the Nijmegen Questionnaire?

A score of over 23 out of 64 suggest a positive diagnosis of hyperventilation syndrome.

How many items are in the NQ questionnaire?

The NQ consists of 16 items to be answered on a five-point scale ranging from ‘never’ counted as zero to ‘very often’ counted as 4. The total score ranges from 0-64. Completion of the questionnaire only takes a few minutes.

How is hyperventilation measured in the Nijmegen Questionnaire?

Hyperventilation was assessed using NQ and clinical measures such as breath holding time (BHT), respiratory rate (RR) and end-tidal CO2 (ETCO2). Construct validity was tested through factor analysis and cross-sectional validity through correlations of the NQ score with BHT, ETCO2 and RR (Pearson’s r correlation coefficient).

How is the Nijmegen Questionnaire related to panic disorder?

Inspection of the 16 items of the Nijmegen Questionnaire indicates that the sum score is related to stress, respiration and anxiety. They overlap with symptoms of panic disorder but only a subgroup of patients with high scores on the Nijmegen Questionnaire have been actually diagnosed as having panic disorder [ 7 ].

What is the purpose of the Nijmegen breathing test?

The Nijmegen Breathing Test is an easy and reliable method used in breathing clinics and research around the world to help people identify breathing dysfunctions.

What are the instruments for assessing interest in STEM content and careers?

The Career interest Questionnaire is a 12-item instrument that measures interest in careers in broad science areas. The sTeM semantics survey has the benefit of being appropriate for both teachers and students, while the Career interest Questionnaire tar- gets students only.