Abstract:Introduction: The Glittre-ADL (TGlittre) test was developed to assess functional capacity in a group of activities of daily living, but little is known about the physiological responses expected during its implementation. Objective: To evaluate the physiological responses induced by TGlittre in COPD patients and compare them with those induced by the 6-minute walk test (6MWT). Method: This is a cross-sectional study involving 15 elderly patients with COPD (70±6 years and predicted FEV1 of 47±16%). The TGli… Show more
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