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 & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
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