The 4-metre gait speed in COPD: responsiveness and minimal clinically important difference

Kon Samantha S.C., Canavan Jane L., Nolan Claire M., Clark Amy L., Jones Sarah E., Cullinan Paul, Polkey Michael I., Man William D-C.

Source: Eur Respir J 2014; 43: 1298-1305
Journal Issue: May
Disease area: Airway diseases

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