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Table 3 Mean difference in end exercise PR, dyspnoea and RPE between ICT and 6MWT

From: Functional exercise capacity and health-related quality of life in people with asbestos related pleural disease: an observational study

Variable

ICT mean (SD)

6MWT mean (SD)

Mean difference (95%CI)

p

PR, b/min

122 (19)

100 (15)

21 (14 to 28)

<0.001

Dyspnoea, score

4 (2)

2 (2)

3 (2 to 4)

<0.001

RPE, score

5 (2)

1 (2)

4 (3 to 5)

<0.001

  1. ICT = incremental cycle test; 6MWT = six-minute walk test; SD = standard deviation; CI = confidence interval; PR = pulse rate; b/min = beats per minute; RPE = rate of perceived exertion.