Correlation between six-minute walk test and sit-to-stand test in COPD patients

Introduction and Aim: Six Minute Walk Test (6MWT) spirometry are commonly used tests to assess the functional status of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD) patients. However, many other simpler like Sit Stand (STST) also available. This study is done utility STST in comparison 6MWT evaluate COPD patients our hospital. Materials Methods: a prospective an observational conducted on 50 Each patient underwent subjected STST. Quadriceps femoris muscle powers measured for every before start study. During test, dyspnoea grade, Pulse rate, respiratory saturation blood pressure were measured. Results: In this group mean age was 60.38±11.09 years, FEV1 55.24% ±16.18% then correlating with each other. On comparing parameters hemodynamic after performing 30 seconds. There significant correlation between using Pearson’s correlation. there negative both Conclusion: stand test less time consuming, repeatable easy perform. can determine similar Spirometry Six-minute walk test. Hence, be alternative limited resource facility.