Minimal important difference and responsiveness of 2-minute walk test performance in people with COPD undergoing pulmonary rehabilitation
International Journal of COPD Oct 16, 2017
Johnston KN, et al. - In a study population of stable COPD patients attending outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation (PR), researchers assessed responsiveness, minimal important difference (MID), testÂretest reliability, and construct validity of the 2-minute walk test (2MWT). According to findings, post-PR change in 2MWD of at least 5.5 m corresponded to a clinically meaningful change. In addition, a recommendation was made for a practice test due to learning effects.
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