Table 1 Participant characteristics.

From: Short-term effects on physical activity level with web-based self-management support in people with COPD: a randomised controlled trial

Characteristics

Total n = 146

COPD Web n = 73

Control n = 73

Age (years)

69.5 ± 6.7

68.8 ± 7.0

70.1 ± 6.4

Sex: female/male

69/77

37/36

32/41

BMI

26.4 ± 5.0

25.9 ± 4.6

27.0 ± 5.5

FEV1, % of predicted (n = 142 (70/72))

60.7 ± 19.1

62.6 ± 19.1

58.8 ± 19.1

FEV1/FVC (%) (n = 143 (72/71))

55.2 ± 11.5

55.9 ± 10.2

54.5 ± 12.7

Daily stepsa (n = 143)

6082 ± 3663

6135 ± 3567

6030 ± 3780

Daily step of all valid daysb (n = 143)

5917 ± 3508

6070 ± 3471

5766 ± 3562

  1. Values are mean ± SD or n.
  2. FEV1 predicted forced expiratory volume in 1 s, FEV1/FVC ratio between FEV1 and forced vital capacity (FVC).
  3. aMeasurements of ≥4 valid weekdays with at least 8 h of daytime wearing time.
  4. bFor comparison between studies according to the international task force on physical activity28.
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