The percentage of patients with COPD who are found to increase their functional capacity by at least 25 meters (82 feet), as measured by a standardized 6 minute walk test (6MWT) after par-ticipating in pulmonary rehabilitation (PR).
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General Information
Numerator
Number of patients who are found to increase their functional capacity by at least 25 meters (82 feet), as measured by 6MWT distance at PR program entry and completion.
Denominator
All patients with clinician diagnosed COPD at PR program entry who completed PR during the measurement period and who completed at least 10 PR sessions within 3 months of PR program entry.
Exclusions
Patients for whom a 6MWT would be contraindicated due to acute or unstable medical conditions
Patients who are unable to perform a 6MWT due to orthopedic, neurological, cognitive or psychiatric impairments and/or safety reasons.
Patients who have not completed at least 10 PR sessions within 3 months of program entry.
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