Development of a Barthel index based on dyspnea for patients with respiratory diseases

Michele Vitacca (Gussago, Italy), Michele Vitacca, Mara Paneroni, Paola Baiardi, Vito De Carolis, Elisabetta Zampogna, Stefano Belli, Mauro Carone, Antonio Spanevello, Bruno Balbi, Giorgio Bertolotti

Source: International Congress 2016 – Management of dyspnoea and exacerbations in chronic lung diseases
Session: Management of dyspnoea and exacerbations in chronic lung diseases
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4813
Disease area: Airway diseases

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