Minimal important difference and clinical determinants of the 6-minute walk distance in lung cancer

C. Granger, A. Holland, I. Gordon, L. Denehy (Melbourne, Heidelberg, Australia)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Latest insights in physical activity, exercise testing and muscles
Session: Latest insights in physical activity, exercise testing and muscles
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4490
Disease area: Airway diseases

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C. Granger, A. Holland, I. Gordon, L. Denehy (Melbourne, Heidelberg, Australia). Minimal important difference and clinical determinants of the 6-minute walk distance in lung cancer. Eur Respir J 2014; 44: Suppl. 58, 4490

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