Comparison of the Sit-to-Stand Test with 6 min walk test in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease


Ozalevli S., Ozden A., Itil O., Akkoclu A.

RESPIRATORY MEDICINE, vol.101, no.2, pp.286-293, 2007 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 101 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.rmed.2006.05.007
  • Journal Name: RESPIRATORY MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.286-293
  • Keywords: Sit-to-Stand Test, 6 min walking test, COPD, QUALITY-OF-LIFE, 6-MINUTE WALK, FUNCTIONAL-CAPACITY, OXYGEN DESATURATION, EXERCISE CAPACITY, MUSCLE STRENGTH, PERFORMANCE, CHAIR, SURVIVAL, DISTANCE
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: To discuss the utility of Sit-to-Stand Test (STST) compared to the 6 min walking test (6MVY7) for the evaluation of functional status in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).