6 Minutes Walk Test Flashcards
1
Q
What is 6 minutes walk Test ?
A
Is a test that can aid in assessing the functional capacity of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases
2
Q
Disadvantage
A
Can’t be used for very fit people
The person can easily collapse
It’s self paced (according to patient pace)
Lack of monitoring during the test
Advantage
Easy to administer
Minimal equipment
Compare to the table designed
