Reference values for the 2-minute walk test

• Grant number: 12/13314-0
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
• Start date: November 01, 2012
• End date: July 31, 2013
• Field of knowledge: Health Sciences - Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
• Principal Investigator: Simone Dal Corso
• Grantee: Jessyca Pachi Rodrigues Selman
• Host Institution: Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE). Campus Memorial. São Paulo , SP, Brazil

Abstract

Introduction: The two-minute walk test (2MWT) has been taken for evaluation of functional capacity in chronic pulmonary diseases, but there is no reference values for its use. Objective: To establish a reference equation for prediction of distance walked in two minutes in adults and elderly healthy and to test the reproducibility of the 2MWT. Method: XXX subjects with the age between 18 and 89 years, of both genders, without a history of cardiorespiratory disease, neuromuscular or musculoskeletal will be assessed. On a visit the subjects will undergo to spirometry and two 2MWT (30 minutes a part). The heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, scores for dyspnea and leg fatigue will be recorded at the beginning and at the end of tests. Expected results: The regression equation derived from this study will be used as a reference to determine the percentage of the 2MWT performed by patients with chronic diseases.

Scientific publications

(References retrieved automatically from Web of Science and SciELO through information on FAPESP grants and their corresponding numbers as mentioned in the publications by the authors)

SELMAN, JESSYCA P. R.; DE CAMARGO, ANDERSON A.; SANTOS, JENIFER; LANZA, FERNANDA C.; DAL CORSO, SIMONE. Reference Equation for the 2-Minute Walk Test in Adults and the Elderly. Respiratory Care, v. 59, n. 4, p. 525-530, APR 2014. (12/13314-0, 10/09732-6)