Table 3 Discriminant validity. Cut points and operative characteristics.
From: Validation of the Spanish language version of the control of allergic rhinitis and asthma test
Cut-point | Cut-point CARAT | Sensitivity (%) | Specificity (%) | PPV | NPV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VAS asthma + allergic rhinitis vs. CARAT10 | VAS > 60 Not controllled, VAS < equal to 60 controlled | 18: > or equal to 18 controlle, < 18 not controlled | 76 | 76 | 50 | 91 |
VAS allergic rhinitis vs. CARAT10 rhinitis | VAS > 60 Not controlled, VAS < equal to 60 controlled | 7: > or equal to 7 controlled, < 7 not controlled | 79 | 55 | 50 | 82 |
VAS allergic rhinitis vs. CARAT10 rhinitis | VAS > 30 partially controlled or not controlled, VAS > or equal to 30 controlled | 8:> or equal to 8 controlled, < 8 not controlled | 80 | 72 | 90 | 53 |
VAS asthma vs. CARAT10 asthma | VAS > 60 not controlled, VAS < equal to 60 controlled | 13:> or equal to 13 controlled, < 13 not controlled | 69 | 76 | 45 | 90 |
ACQ5 > 1,50 vs. CARAT10 | ACQ < or equal to 0.75: adequate asthma control, from 0.75 to 1.50: partially controlled asthma, > 1.50: inadequate asthma control | 13:> or equal to 13 adequate asthma control or partially controlled, < 13 inadequate asthma control | 83 | 84 | 65 | 93 |
ACQ5 < or equal to 0,75 vs. CARAT10 asthma | ACQ < or equal to 0.75: adequate asthma control From 0.75 to 1.50: partially controlled asthma > 1.50: inadequate asthma control | 16: > or equal to 16 adequate asthma control < 16, inadequate asthma control or partially controlled | 93 | 68 | 76 | 90 |
