Objective To analyze the reliability, validity, and determinants of the incremental shuttle walk
test (ISWT) in adults with noncystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. Design Cross-sectional study. …

Background Bronchiectasis is characterized by a progressive structural lung damage, recurrent
infections and chronic inflammation which compromise the exertion tolerance, and may …

Aim To investigate the short- and long-term effects of home-based pulmonary rehabilitation (HBPR)
on functional capacity, quality of life, peripheral muscle strength, dyspnoea and daily …

Background Home-based pulmonary rehabilitation is a promising intervention that may help
patients to overcome the barriers to undergoing pulmonary rehabilitation. However, home-…

BACKGROUND: Field walking tests are commonly used in patients with chronic pulmonary
diseases for assessment of functional capacity. However, the physiological demands and …

Background: A home-based pulmonary rehabilitation (HBPR) is a promising alternative to
help patients overcome the barriers that cause lack of adherence in pulmonary rehabilitation (…

… , Anderson José, Adriano Luppo, Anderson A de Camargo, Rodrigo A Athanazio, Samia Z
Rached, Alexandra L Quittner, Rafael Stelmach, Simone Dal Corso, 2020 … Samia Z Rached …

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Health-related quality of life questionnaires are patientreported outcome measures that are
widely used to evaluate the health status of patients with bronchiectasis. The Bronchiectasis …

The focus for International Women's Day 2020 is gender equity:'We can actively choose to
challenge stereotypes, fight bias, broaden perceptions, improve situations and celebrate …