Assessment

Borg Dyspnea Scale

~3 Minutes to Administer
No Training to Administer
Free / No Cost
External Assessment

Practice Settings

Home Health
Hospitals/Acute Care
Inpatient Rehabilitation
Long-term Care/Skilled Nursing Facilities
Outpatient Clinics
Telehealth

Focus Areas

Chronic Conditions

Practice Populations

Adolescents
Adults
Geriatrics

What It Measures

The Borg Dyspnea Scale is a 0 to 10 rated numerical score used to measure dyspnea as reported by the patient during submaximal exercise. There may be a fee for large organizations to use this scale, please see the e-provide link below.
Disclaimer
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