Physical activity characteristics across GOLD Quadrants Depend on the Questionnaire used

Demeyer, Heleen; Gimeno Santos, Elena, 1980-; Rabinovich, Roberto Alejandro; Hornikx, Miek; Louvaris, Zafeiris; De Boer, Willem I.; Karlsson, Niklas; De Jong, Corina; Van der Molen, Thys; Vogiatzis, Ioannis; Janssens, Wim; García Aymerich, Judith; Troosters, Thierry; Polkey, Michael I.

Publication date

2016-03

URI http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14342/815

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0151255

Abstract

The GOLD multidimensional classification of COPD severity combines the exacerbation risk with the symptom experience, for which 3 different questionnaires are permitted. This study investigated differences in physical activity (PA) in the different GOLD quadrants and patient’s distribution in relation to the questionnaire used.

Document Type

Article

Published version

Language

English

Subject (CDU)

616.2 - Pathology of the respiratory system. Complaints of the respiratory organs

Keywords

Pulmons -- Malalties obstructives

Exercici -- Avaluació

Pages

14 p.

Publisher

Public Library of Science (PLoS)

Is part of

PLoS one, 2016, vol. 11, núm. 3

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