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Functional Capacity in COPD patients before and after Pulmonary Rehabilitation

CBE ID
0701
Endorsement Status
1.1 New or Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

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).

        • 1.14 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.

        • 1.15 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.

        • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
          Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Patient Experience and Function Fall Cycle 2018
          Initial Endorsement
          Last Updated
          Removal Date
        • Steward
          American Association of Cardiovascular Pulmonary Rehabilitation
          Steward Organization POC Email
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