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Phenotypic characteristics associated with slow gait speed in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) - 1 May 2018
Nolan Claire M, Maddocks Matthew, Maher Toby M, Canavan Jane L, Jones Sarah E, Barker Ruth E, Patel Suhani, Jacob Joseph, Cullinan Paul, Man William D-C
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Usual gait speed over 4 m (4MGS) is an established functional performance measure in older adults that consistently predicts adverse health outcomes, but few data exist in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). We assessed the reliability of 4MGS, its relationship with established outcome measures and its responsiveness to pulmonary rehabilitation. METHODS: In four prospective IPF cohorts,...
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