| Authors | Holland, A.E. Hill, C.J. Dowman, L. Glaspole, I. Goh, N. Lee, A.L. McDonald, C.F. |
|---|---|
| Type | Journal Article (Original Research) |
| Journal | Respiratory Care |
| PubMed ID | 29945909 |
| Year of Publication | 2018 |
| URL | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29945909 |
| DOI | /10.4187/respcare.05875 |
| Abstract | BACKGROUND: The aim of this work was to investigate the short- and long-term test-retest reliability of the 6-min walk distance (6MWD), peak heart rate, and nadir oxygen desaturation in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). METHODS: A reliability study of 70 adults with IPF was undertaken within out-patient pulmonary rehabilitation programs at 2 tertiary hospitals. Participants completed 2 baseline 6-min walk tests using a standard protocol, with continuous measures of percutaneous SpO2 and heart rate via pulse oximetry. The 6-min walk test was completed immediately following an intervention period and 6 months after. Reproducibility was assessed by intraclass correlation coefficient and Bland-Altman analysis. RESULTS: Participants with a mean +/- SD diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide of 48 +/- 14% were included. The reliability of the 6MWD was high (intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.96) with a mean learning effect of 21 m (95% CI 12-30 m). The learning effect persisted at 8 weeks (mean 14 m, 95% CI 5-23 m) but not 6 months (mean 15 m, 95% CI -1 to 30 m). Using the best (greatest) 6MWD significantly reduced the proportion of participants who were classified as having a clinically important response to rehabilitation compared with using the first 6MWD (40% vs 54%, P = .002). Nadir SpO2 was reproducible, with a mean difference of 0.7 +/- 2.2%, and limits of agreement of -4 to 5%. Peak heart rate was more variable, with mean difference 5 +/- 9 beats/min and limits of agreement of -12 to 20 beats/min. CONCLUSIONS: The 6MWD is a reproducible measure of exercise capacity in people with IPF. Whereas the nadir SpO2 may be accurately determined from one test, evaluating change in 6MWD with interventions may require 2 tests on each occasion. |
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