Measurement properties of step tests for exercise capacity in COPD: A systematic review.
Rui VilarinhoCatia CaneirasAntónio Mesquita MontesPublished in: Clinical rehabilitation (2020)
The general level of evidence of the measurement properties of the step tests is "low" to "very low" for assessing exercise capacity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which can limit their application in clinical practice. The six-minute Stepper Test is currently the most appropriate step test available.