Can diagnostic staff (DS) or patients predict whether the 6-minute walk distance (6MWD) will improve to a relevant extent at a repeated 6-minute walk test (R-6MWT)?

Silke Wingart (Bad Reichenhall, Germany), Silke Wingart, Nicola Lehbert, Claudia Sachse, Leithaeuser Amoene, Wittmann Michael, Jelusic Danijel, Schuler Michael, Schultz Konrad

Source: International Congress 2015 – New insights into exercise and muscle performance
Session: New insights into exercise and muscle performance
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4597
Disease area: Airway diseases

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