Research Article

Verification of a Motion Sensor for Evaluating Physical Activity in COPD Patients

Table 2

Correlations between physical activity and demographic factors.

≥2.0 METs≥3.0 METs≥4.0 METs
value value value value value value

Age0.0610.792−0.2930.197−0.4370.048
BMI0.0240.9180.0310.8950.2400.296
Smoking (pack-year)−0.1700.4620.1940.3990.3310.143
mMRC score0.0240.0040.038
Goddard score−0.4050.068−0.2890.204−0.1970.392
FVC% predicted0.4030.0700.4870.0250.4480.041
FEV1/FVC0.2440.2860.3410.1300.3490.121
FEV1% predicted0.4090.0660.4240.0560.3810.088
IC−0.3350.138−0.0550.8060.0680.769

BMI: body mass index; mMRC: modified Medical Research Council; FVC: forced vital capacity; FEV1: forced expiratory volume in one second; IC: inspiratory capacity.