An estimation of the minimal important difference in physical activity for patients with COPD

H. Demeyer, M. Hornikx, C. A. Marcal Camillo, H. Van Remoortel, C. Burtin, D. Langer, W. Janssens, T. Troosters (Leuven, Belgium)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Exercise training and physical activity in patients with COPD
Session: Exercise training and physical activity in patients with COPD
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1914
Disease area: Airway diseases

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H. Demeyer, M. Hornikx, C. A. Marcal Camillo, H. Van Remoortel, C. Burtin, D. Langer, W. Janssens, T. Troosters (Leuven, Belgium). An estimation of the minimal important difference in physical activity for patients with COPD. Eur Respir J 2014; 44: Suppl. 58, 1914

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