The use of field exercise tests in clinical services
Symposium Chairs: B. G. Cooper (Birmingham, United Kingdom), S. Ward (Crickhowell, United Kingdom)
Aims: This symposium will:
• introduce the key field exercise tests, i.e. incremental shuttle walk test (ISWT), 6-minute walking distance (6MWD) and endurance shuttle walk test (EWT);
• outline the role of these field exercise tests in modern respiratory assessment;
• outline the advantages and limitations of ISWT, EWT and 6MWD tests.