September 10, 2025HealthcareOpen Access

Less Time, Same Insight? Evaluating Short Functional Tests as Substitutes for the Six-Minute Walk Test and the Reliability and Validity of the 2MWT, 3MWT, and 1MSTS in Bariatric Surgery Candidates with Obesity

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Cross-sectional study examines reliability and validity of short tests in bariatric surgery candidates, suggesting 3MWT may replace 6MWT.

The 3MWT validated as a reliable alternative to the 6MWT in individuals with severe obesity, enhancing assessment accuracy.
Correlation analysis revealed a strong relationship between the 3MWT and 6MWT (r = 0.930), indicating its readiness for clinical use.
Study utilized standardized protocols across a diverse population of 142 obese adults, validating findings through multiple statistical analyses.
While the 2MWT is an acceptable alternative, the 1MSTS showed limited utility in assessing aerobic capacity, focusing more on strength.

Turan et al. (2025) studied this question.

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