Review Article
Protocol Variations and Six-Minute Walk Test Performance in Stroke Survivors: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis
Table 5
Checklist for reporting of the 6MWT.
| Checklist for reporting of the 6MWT | Check |
| (1) | | (a) Acknowledge awareness of the ATS standards by referencing | □ | (b) Report walkway length even if it is 30 m | □ | (c) If deviating from ATS standards, describe changes (walkway length, course layout, and location) and explain reason | □ |
| (2) | | (a) Describe the instructions given prior to the test | □ | (b) Describe any encouragement provided during the test | □ |
| (3) Report the number and type of assistive devices used | □ |
| (4) Report any assistance or support provided to participants | □ |
| (5) | | (a) Report the demographics of the population including disability level | □ | (b) Report clearly the inclusion and exclusion criteria | |
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