Triage of frail elderly with reduced exercise tolerance in primary care (TREE). a clustered randomized diagnostic study

• Main Authors: van Mourik Yvonne (Author), Moons Karel GM (Author), Bertens Loes CM (Author), Reitsma Johannes B (Author), Hoes Arno W (Author), Rutten Frans H (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Exercise reduced tolerance and breathlessness are common in the elderly and can result in substantial loss in functionality and health related quality of life. Heart failure (HF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are c...