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ArticleBrazilian journal of physical therapy

Predictive validity analysis of six reference equations for the 6-minute walk test in healthy Brazilian men: a cross-sectional study.

Alexandher Negreiros, Rosimeire Simprini Padula, Rosane Andrea Bretas Bernardes, Mônica Vasconcelos de Moraes, Raquel Simoni Pires, Luciana Dias Chiavegato

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Alexandher NegreirosMaster's and Doctoral Programs in Physical Therapy, Universidade Cidade de São Paulo (UNICID), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Rosimeire Simprini PadulaMaster's and Doctoral Programs in Physical Therapy, Universidade Cidade de São Paulo (UNICID), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Rosane Andrea Bretas BernardesMaster's and Doctoral Programs in Physical Therapy, Universidade Cidade de São Paulo (UNICID), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Mônica Vasconcelos de MoraesMaster's and Doctoral Programs in Physical Therapy, Universidade Cidade de São Paulo (UNICID), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Raquel Simoni PiresMaster's and Doctoral Programs in Physical Therapy, Universidade Cidade de São Paulo (UNICID), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Luciana Dias ChiavegatoMaster's and Doctoral Programs in Physical Therapy, Universidade Cidade de São Paulo (UNICID), São Paulo, SP, Brazil; Disciplina de Pneumologia, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo, Brazil. Electronic address: lu_chiavegato@uol.com.br.
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe six-minute walk test (6MWT) is an important tool for evaluating functional capacity and exercise tolerance. The reference equations for the 6MWT in healthy subjects were established on the basis of American and European populations, but reference equations have been proposed with different variables for the Brazilian population.

objectiveTo analyze the predictive validity of six reference equations for the six-minute walking distance (6MWD) in healthy adult men.

methodsWe evaluated 103 individuals in relation to level of physical activity (IPAQ), respiratory symptoms (MRC), handgrip strength, and 6MWD test. The data were submitted to a normality test, then the Bland-Altman agreement test was used to compare individual 6MWD values with that expected for each equation.

resultsThe subjects were active, with a mean age of 34.12 (SD=8.88) years and no respiratory symptoms. The mean of the 6MWD was 663.43 (SD=93.01)m. The 6MWD's predicted values came closest to the walked distance covered by Britto et al.'s equation (using BMI) of 647.62 (SD=38.62)m.

conclusionsThe equation proposed by Britto et al. using body mass index (BMI) was the closest to the 6MWD for the individuals studied and could be widely used as a reference tool during the 6MWT in healthy Brazilian men.

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BrazilCross-Sectional StudiesExercise ToleranceHand StrengthHumansMaleWalk TestBrazilExerciseMenPhysiotherapyPredictive value of tests

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PMCPMC5628372
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