A study on nonlinear estimation of submaximal effort tolerance based on the generalized MET concept and the 6MWT in pulmonary rehabilitation.

Background: The six-minute walk test (6MWT) is considered to be a simple and inexpensive tool for the assessment of functional tolerance of submaximal effort. The aim of this work was 1) to background the nonlinear nature of the energy expenditure process due to physical activity, 2) to compare the results/scores of the submaximal treadmill exercise test and those of 6MWT in pulmonary patients and 3) to develop nonlinear mathematical models relating the two.

Methods: The study group included patients with the COPD.

[Impact of medical prescription computerisation on the incidence of adverse drug effects].

Introduction: Adverse drug effects are a significant public health problem. Prescription errors are responsible for a significant proportion of these adverse effects.

Methods: We have aimed to improve the link between generation of and interpretation of a prescription through computerisation.