Minimum clinically important improvement for the incremental shuttle walking test

2008308 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Rachael A Evans · University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

MDL Morgan · University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Abstract

Two levels of improvement were identified. The minimum clinically important improvement for the ISWT is 47.5 m. In addition, patients were able to distinguish an additional benefit at 78.7 m.

Topics & Keywords

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Delphi Technique in Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Thorax

Volume 63, Issue 9, pp. 775-777

DOI: 10.1136/thx.2007.081208

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