Predictive variables of the six minute walk test in healthy children: a literature review
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https://doi.org/10.15448/1983-652X.2019.1.31699Keywords:
child, pediatrics, reference values, exercise test.Abstract
Introduction: The six-minute walk test (6 mWT) is commonly used in the pediatric age group, and predictive variables and baseline values have been studied for the test.
Objective: To present the findings in the literature on the determination of predictive variables and reference values for the 6 MWT in the pediatric population.
Materials and Methods: A literature review by searching the electronic databases PubMed and EBSCO using the keywords: “child”, “six minute walk test”, “reference values” and “6-minute walk test”, aiming for studies that presented values and/or reference equations with the presentation of predictive variables. No language or time restriction in publications were used.
Results: Of a total of 20 studies, 11 were selected, which included individuals between 4 and 18 years old. Age was the most frequent variable related to the performance in the test, followed by body mass, height, sex, heart rate variation, body mass index and physical activity level. Height was the only predictive variable common in all studies. It is noted that different methodologies and modifications are employed in performing the 6 MWT.
Conclusion: Different reference equations, as well as predictive variables, were identified, and stature was the only common variable in the different analyzed publications. Even considering that the 6 mWT is a commonly used test, there is no methodology of application and standardization in pediatrics.
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