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Six-minute walk test protocol variations in low-resource settings - A scoping review.

Brittany L FellSusan HanekomMartin Heine
Published in: The South African journal of physiotherapy (2021)
Using adapted forms of the 6MWT may lead to an underestimation of a patient's abilities, misinformed discharge and developing inappropriate exercise programmes. Additionally, diverting from ATS guidelines may affect the continuity of care.
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