Factors Associated with Exertional Desaturation in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The six minute walk test (6MWT) has a prognostic role in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The aim of this study was to determine the factors associated with desaturation during the 6MWT in patients with COPD. This study utilized data from the prospective KOrea COPD Subgroup Study (KOCOSS) cohort. The results of the 6MWT performed at enrollment were analyzed in this study. A total of 1789 participants performed the 6MWT. Among them, 185 (10.3%) experienced desaturation during 6MWT. Old age, ex-smoker, low forced expiratory volume in one second (%), and high COPD assessment test score were significantly associated with exertional desaturation.
Source: International Journal of COPD
DOI: 10.2147/copd.s522341
Institutions: The Catholic University of Korea Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic University of Korea, Hallym University, Hallym University Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Seoul National University, Seoul Metropolitan Government, SNUH SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center, Dong-A University Hospital, Dong-A University, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University, Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, Konkuk University, Konkuk University Medical Center, Yonsei University, Wonju Severance Christian Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,836
OpenAlex ID: W4413193283