Screening and assessment tools for patients with chronic disease in therapeutic exercise program: a review of the clinical evidence and guidelines

Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
Record ID 32011000941
English
Authors' recommendations: The evidence suggests that the MRC Dyspnea, 6MWT, SGRQ and SF-36 are appropriate screening and assessment tools for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Details
Project Status: Completed
Year Published: 2011
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: Canada
MeSH Terms
  • Chronic Disease
  • Outcome Assessment, Health Care
  • Physical Therapy Modalities
  • Treatment Outcome
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