Method ological factors affecting 6MWD include track length , encouragement , supplemental oxygen and walking aids .
Supplemental oxygen also affects ISWT and ESWT performance .
Responsiveness was moderate to high for all tests , with greater responsiveness to interventions that included exercise training .
The findings of this review demonstrate that the 6MWT , ISWT and ESWT are robust tests of functional exercise capacity in adults with chronic respiratory disease
This systematic review examined the measurement properties of the 6-min walk test ( 6MWT ) , incremental shuttle walk test ( ISWT ) and endurance shuttle walk test ( ESWT ) in adults with chronic respiratory disease .
Effect of a walking aid on disability, oxygenation, and breathlessness in patients with chronic airflow limitation.
PURPOSE This study assessed the effect of a wheeled walking aid on disability , oxygenation , and breathlessness in patients with severe disability secondary to chronic irreversible airflow limitation . METHODS Eleven subjects with chronic irreversible airflow limitation , mean forced expired volume in 1 second ( FEV1 ) 0.71 L + /- .33 L , were studied . Subjects performed four 6-minute walk tests , two on each of two study days , twice unaided and twice with the assistance of a wheeled walking aid . A r and omized cross-over design was used . All subjects were oriented to 6-minute walk tests , use of bronchodilators was controlled , and st and ard encouragement was given during each walk test . Outcome measures were the distance walked in 6 minutes , change in oxyhemoglobin saturation during the walk , and breathlessness using a modified Borg Scale . RESULTS The use of a wheeled walker result ed in a significant increase in 6-minute walking distance , a significant reduction in hypoxemia with walking and a significant reduction in breathlessness during the walk test . CONCLUSIONS The use of a wheeled walker result ed in significant decreases in disability , hypoxemia , and breathlessness during a 6-minute walk test . By reducing disability and breathlessness , a wheeled walker may improve quality of life in individuals with severe impairment in lung function
Method ological factors affecting 6MWD include track length , encouragement , supplemental oxygen and walking aids .
Supplemental oxygen also affects ISWT and ESWT performance .
Responsiveness was moderate to high for all tests , with greater responsiveness to interventions that included exercise training .
The findings of this review demonstrate that the 6MWT , ISWT and ESWT are robust tests of functional exercise capacity in adults with chronic respiratory disease
This systematic review examined the measurement properties of the 6-min walk test ( 6MWT ) , incremental shuttle walk test ( ISWT ) and endurance shuttle walk test ( ESWT ) in adults with chronic respiratory disease .