Open AccessNormative reference values and regression equations to predict the 6-minute walk distance in the Asian adult population aged 21–80 years
Author(s) -
Meredith T. Yeung,
Melissa Chan,
Katherin S. Huang,
Tian Jie Chen,
Cyprian P. Chia,
Meihiko M. Fong,
Cherilyn S. Ho,
Derek T. Koh,
Mitchell J. Neo,
Mark Tan
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
hong kong physiotherapy journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.343
H-Index - 15
eISSN - 1876-441X
pISSN - 1013-7025
DOI - 10.1142/s1013702522500111
Subject(s) - normative , medicine , test (biology) , population , physical therapy , informed consent , gerontology , alternative medicine , law , pathology , paleontology , environmental health , political science , biology
The 6-min walk test (6MWT) is a widely used field walking test. This study reports the normative reference values (NRV) of distance walked during 6MWT (6MWD) in healthy Singaporeans (aged 21-80) and updates the 6MWD reference equations. This information may facilitate the interpretation of the 6MWD in clinical populations.