Procedure
Six-Minute Walk Test
A one-page care plan for patients having Six-Minute Walk Test, covering Purpose, Protection & Preparation, Expectations & Execution, Nutrition & Next Steps, Consistency, Indications and Lifestyle & Long-Term Success.
In this plan
Purpose, Protection & Preparation
- I understand this test measures how far I can walk in 6 minutes
- I understand it helps evaluate my heart and lung function
- I wear comfortable clothing and shoes
- I tell my provider about symptoms (shortness of breath, chest pain)
- I understand this is a safe, supervised test
Expectations & Execution
5 points, for partners
Nutrition & Next Steps
4 points, for partners
Consistency
4 points, for partners
Indications
4 points, for partners
Lifestyle & Long-Term Success
4 points, for partners
When to call the office and when to call 911: for partners
See the full plan
Six-Minute Walk Test is one of the plans included with a partnership. Partners read every plan in full, and print any of them for a patient.