… Singh), with all authors providing comment and suggestions for the final document. The …
Singh is supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Collaboration for …

This systematic review examined the measurement properties of the 6-min walk test (6MWT),
incremental shuttle walk test (ISWT) and endurance shuttle walk test (ESWT) in adults with …

Background Previous systematic reviews and meta‐analyses consistently show the positive
effect of exercise‐based rehabilitation for heart failure (HF) on exercise capacity; however, …

Background: Pulmonary rehabilitation is recognized as a core component of the management
of individuals with chronic respiratory disease. Since the 2006 American Thoracic Society (…

BACKGROUND: The aim was to develop a standardised and externally paced field walking
test, incorporating an incremental and progressive structure, to assess functional capacity in …

Earthquakes come and go as they please, leaving behind them trails of destruc tion and
casualties. Although their occurrence is little affected by what we do or think, it is the task of …

Background The impact of COVID-19 on physical and mental health and employment after
hospitalisation with acute disease is not well understood. The aim of this study was to …

Background: Chronic cough is a common condition which has a significant impact on
quality of life. Assessment and management are hampered by the absence of well validated …

Aim Pulmonary rehabilitation has established itself as a key management strategy in people
with chronic respiratory disease. The role of pulmonary rehabilitation has recently been …

Rationale: Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) has demonstrated physiological, symptom-reducing,
psychosocial, and health economic benefits for patients with chronic respiratory diseases, …