Study Arnold et al. (2006): study NL 2001

Public:

COPD patients, before and after 20 week rehabilitation programme, Netherlands, 2001-2002

Sample:

Respondents:

N = 65

Non Response:

21

Assessment:

Questionnaire: paper
Patients filled questionnaires at the beginning (T1) and at the end (T2) of the program. The length of the programme varied, with the average duration being 20 weeks ( SD=11.2)

Correlate

Authors's label

Physical functioning

Our Classification

Operationalization

Self report of physical ability in the following activities:
- Vigorous activities, e.g. running
- Moderate activities, e.g. moving a table
- Lifting or carrying groceries
- Climbing several flights of stairs
- Climbing one flight of stairs
- Bending, kneeling or stooping
- Walking more than a mile
- Waiting several blocks
- Walking one block
- Bathing or dressing oneself

SF-36 Physical functioning subscale

Observed Relation with Happiness