Impacts of surgical mask wearing on cardiopulmonary fitness using a six-minute walk test among older adults with hypertension

Background: This study aims to investigate the impacts of surgical mask wearing on cardiopulmonary fitness using a six-minute walk test (6MWT) among older adults with hypertension. Methods: The 45 older adults with hypertension volunteers were recruited and randomized into a no mask wearing conditi...

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Main Authors: Patchareeya Amput, Sirima Wongphon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists 2022-11-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy
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Online Access:https://www.cjrt.ca/wp-content/uploads/cjrt-2022-045.pdf