Effects of Wearing Face Masks on Cardiorespiratory Parameters at Rest and after Performing the Six-Minute Walk Test in Older Adults

The effects of wearing cloth masks and surgical masks were investigated on respiratory rate, heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation and perceived exertion at rest and after performing a six-minute walk test (6MWT) in older adults. Forty older adults were recruited and randomized into six grou...

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Main Authors: Patchareeya Amput, Sirima Wongphon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2308-3417/7/3/62