Entries for 'shuttle test'
Shu-Yi Liao,MD, PhD,1 Roberto Benzo, MD,2 Andrew L. Ries, MD, MPH3 and Xavier Soler, MD, PhD3
Author Affiliations
- School of Medicine, University of California-Riverside
- Pulmonary and Critical Care Division, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota
- Pulmonary and Critical Care and Sleep Division, University of California, San Diego
Address correspondence to:
Xavier Soler, MD, PhD
Pulmonary and Critical Care and Sleep Division,
University of California, San Diego, California
Phone: (619)543-7333
Email: xsoler@ucsd.edu
Abstract
Reduced physical activity (PA) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with increased morbidity and mortality (e.g. exacerbations) and eventually leads to disability, depression, and social and physical isolation. Measuring PA in this population is important to accurately characterize COPD and to help clinicians during a baseline evaluation and patient follow-up. Also, it may help increase adherence to PA programs. There are reliable objective and subjective methods available to measure PA. Recently, several new monitors have been developed that have improved accuracy of such measurements. Because these devices provide real-time feedback, they may help to improve participant self-motivation strategies and reinforce daily lifestyle modifications, one of the main goals in COPD management. This review focuses on describing available instruments to measure PA, specifically in patients with COPD. The reliability, validity, advantages, limitations, and clinical applications of questionnaires, pedometers, and accelerometers are discussed. Finally, based on current published literature, we propose recommendations about which methods may be most useful in different research or clinical settings.
Keywords
COPD, Lung, exercise, actigraphy, activity monitors, 6- minute walk, shuttle test, questionnaire, pedometer, accelerometer, activities of daily life