Construct Validity of the Brief Physical Activity Assessment Tool for Clinical Use in COPD

ConclusionThe BPAAT may be useful to screen patients ’ PA, independently of age and COPD grade, and identify male patients who are insufficiently active. Care should be taken when using this tool to assess vigorous PA or female patients.

Source: The Clinical Respiratory Journal - January 23, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Joana Cruz, Cristina J ácome, Ana Oliveira, Cátia Paixão, Patrícia Rebelo, Sofia Flora, Filipa Januário, Carla Valente, Lília Andrade, Alda Marques Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research