Application of Questionnaires in Addition to Evaluating Physical Activity Levels

Abstract

This study systematizes the fields in which walking tests are used and the questionnaires most frequently associated with them in scientific studies published over the last year in the medical database PubMed. A total of 45 out of 46 identified Randomized Controlled Trials with Free Full Text were analyzed. In 91% of the studies, the 6-minute walk test was the primary assessment tool. The test was mainly applied in cardiovascular (33%) and respiratory disorders (31%), followed by COVID-19-related conditions (20%). The accompanying questionnaires focused on specific disease-related assessment (33%), quality of life (27%), mental health (23%), and physical activity (17%). The findings highlight the 6-minute walk test as a widely preferred method for evaluating cardiorespiratory function and support the complementary use of questionnaires, particularly those assessing physical activity, in screening and prevention research.