Physical Function Measured Prior to Lung Transplantation Is Associated With Posttransplant Patient Outcomes.

Introduction: The primary objective of this study was to determine whether pretransplant physical function is correlated with posttransplantation outcomes.

Methods: We performed a retrospective study of patients that participated in pretransplantation screening and subsequently underwent lung transplantation. Pretransplant variables of interest included demographics, muscle mass, body composition, physical function, and physical frailty.