Relationship between six-minute walk distance, pulmonary functions and patient centered outcomes in patients with pulmonary hypertension
Conclusion: Study showed that 6MWD could be associated with pulmonary function results and especially with the physical parameters of QoL. However, anxiety, depression or mental parameters have no effect on 6MWD among patients with PH. Studies with different factors are needed for further researches.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Odevoglu, P., Kuran Aslan, G., Akinci, B., Okumus, G. Tags: Rehabilitation and Chronic Care Source Type: research
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