Gait speed is a predictor of readmission following hospitalisation for acute exacerbations of COPD

S. Kon, S. Jones, S. Schofield, J. Canavan, C. Nolan, M. Dickson, B. Haselden, M. Polkey, P. Cullinan, W. Man (Harefield, Middlesex, Middlesex, London, United Kingdom)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Best abstracts in physical activity and exercise testing
Session: Best abstracts in physical activity and exercise testing
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3492
Disease area: Airway diseases

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S. Kon, S. Jones, S. Schofield, J. Canavan, C. Nolan, M. Dickson, B. Haselden, M. Polkey, P. Cullinan, W. Man (Harefield, Middlesex, Middlesex, London, United Kingdom). Gait speed is a predictor of readmission following hospitalisation for acute exacerbations of COPD. Eur Respir J 2014; 44: Suppl. 58, 3492

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