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ArticleRespiratory care2023

Validity, Reproducibility, and Minimal Detectable Difference of the Functional Upper Extremity Function Test - Simplified Version - for Adults With Moderate to Severe Asthma and COPD.

Natielly Soares Correia, Joice Mara de Oliveira, Diery Rugila Fernandes, Denner Idelmar Feitosa, Daniel Martins Pereira, Daniel Pereira do Amaral, Rafael Mesquita, Fabio Pitta, Simone Dal Corso, Karina Couto Furlanetto

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10 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Natielly Soares CorreiaStricto Sensu Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, University Pitágoras Unopar, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil; and Laboratory of Research in Respiratory Physiotherapy, State University of Londrina (UEL), Londrina, Paraná, Brazil.
Joice Mara de OliveiraStricto Sensu Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, University Pitágoras Unopar, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil; and Laboratory of Research in Respiratory Physiotherapy, State University of Londrina (UEL), Londrina, Paraná, Brazil.
Diery Rugila FernandesStricto Sensu Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, University Pitágoras Unopar, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil; and Laboratory of Research in Respiratory Physiotherapy, State University of Londrina (UEL), Londrina, Paraná, Brazil.
Denner Idelmar FeitosaStricto Sensu Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, University Pitágoras Unopar, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil; and Laboratory of Research in Respiratory Physiotherapy, State University of Londrina (UEL), Londrina, Paraná, Brazil.
Daniel Martins PereiraDepartment of Physiotherapy, University for the Development of the State and the Pantanal Region, Campo Grande, Brazil.
Daniel Pereira do AmaralGraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, University Nove de Julho, São Paulo, Brazil.
Rafael MesquitaMasters Program in Physiotherapy and Functioning, Federal University of Ceara, Fortaleza, Brazil.
Fabio PittaLaboratory of Research in Respiratory Physiotherapy, State University of Londrina (UEL), Londrina, Paraná, Brazil.
Simone Dal CorsoGraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, University Nove de Julho, São Paulo, Brazil.
Karina Couto FurlanettoStricto Sensu Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, University Pitágoras Unopar, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil; and Laboratory of Research in Respiratory Physiotherapy, State University of Londrina (UEL), Londrina, Paraná, Brazil. ka_furlanetto@hotmail.com.
Universidade Estadual de Londrina · BRUniversidade Nove de Julho · BRUniversidade Estadual do Paraná · BRUniversidade Federal do Ceará · BR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundUpper-limbs (ULs) functional tests which are valid and reliable for individuals with chronic respiratory disease (CRD) are scarce. The aim of this study was to investigate the intra-rater reproducibility, validity, minimal detectable difference (MDD), and learning effect of the Upper Extremity Function Test - simplified version (UEFT_S) functional test and to characterize its performance for adults with moderate-severe asthma and COPD.

methodsThe UEFT_S was performed twice, and the number of elbow flexions in 20 s was the outcome. In addition, spirometry, 6-min walk test (6MWT), handgrip dynamometry (HGD), and usual and maximum timed-up-and-go tests (TUG_usual and TUG_max) were also performed.

resultsEighty-four individuals with moderate-severe CRD and 84 control individuals matched by anthropometric data were analyzed. Individuals with CRD presented better performance in the UEFT_S than controls (

conclusionsThe UEFT_S is a valid and reproducible tool to assess the functionality of the ULs in people with moderate-severe asthma and COPD. When applied in the modified form, the test can be considered simple, fast, and inexpensive, with an easy outcome to interpret.

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AsthmaPulmonary Disease, Chronic ObstructiveAdultHand StrengthHumansReproducibility of ResultsUpper ExtremityasthmaCOPDupper extremityvalidation study

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PMCPMC10353162
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