Weight-based reference equations for the 6-min walk test can be misleading in obese patients

ERJ Open Res. 2020 May 11;6(2):00028-2020. doi: 10.1183/23120541.00028-2020. eCollection 2020 Apr.

Abstract

Weight-based reference equations for the 6-min walk test can produce normal results despite poor performance. Using ideal body weight- or non-weight-based reference equations for the 6-min walk test may produce more clinically meaningful results. https://bit.ly/2wE9Sdn.