Performance-based outcome measures to assess functionality in hospitalised patients with COPD exacerbations: a systematic review of the measurement properties.

Naiara Tais LeonardiDébora Mayumi Oliveira KawakamiJohn R Hurst Joana CruzRenata Gonçalves Mendes

Published in: European respiratory review : an official journal of the European Respiratory Society (2023)

Measurement properties of performance-based outcome measures to assess functionality in patients hospitalised with ECOPD are still scarce, with very low evidence supporting validity and a lack of evidence of responsiveness and reliability. Further studies are needed to address this topic and guide assertive and personalised management.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
cystic fibrosis
prognostic factors
lung function
air pollution