Patient Reported Outcome Measure (PROM)
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6 Minute Walk Test
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Purpose
Assessment of aerobic capacity and endurance - Patients with cardiopulmonary issues.
Assesment Type
Patient Group
Neurodisability (Other) | Neuromuscular | Other | Respiratory
Age Group
Children (3-12 years) | Adolescents (13-17 years) | Young Adult (18+ years)
ICF domain
None
Area of assessment
Activities of Daily Living | Gross Motor | Respiratory Function
Key description
Distance walked in 6 minutes.
Although used children with SMA HMSN and myasthenia gravis
There is no data on reliability/validity
Can wear usual orthotics and use walking aids
Child sets own pace
Oxygen and saturation monitor should be available
Cost
Free
Equipment required
Straight level stretch of floor (30m is suggested length) with pylon/cone at each end. Marking
Stopwatch.
Training required
Previous experience recommended
Considerations & references
Time to complete - less than 10 minutes
Easily applied to most environments
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