Performance-based toolkit of treatable traits of functioning in hospitalised patients with ECOPD: An observational study

<bold>Background:</bold> Hospitalisation due to COPD exacerbations (ECOPD) leads to functional impairments, activity limitations, and a worse prognosis. Identifying relevant treatable traits and appropriate assessment measures in ECOPD is crucial to optimise patient-centred care. <bold>Objective:</bold> To develop a performance-based toolkit for assessing key treatable traits of functioning in hospitalised ECOPD patients. <bold>Methods:</bold> An international survey with physiotherapists (PT) and in-person interviews with Brazilian COPD patients identified the most relevant treatable traits for hospitalised ECOPD patients, based on ICF. Appropriate measures for these traits were then selected based on pre-established criteria (low cost, fast/easy administration, simple interpretation, performance-based measures, safety, exercise prescription, and measurement properties) through literature-based discussions. <bold>Results:</bold> Sixty-seven PTs from 14 countries and 17 patients participated. The toolkit included measures for the traits exercise tolerance, changing/maintaining basic positions, and walking. Additionally, depending on resources, included respiratory muscle function, muscle power, and upper limb function. The toolkit with the measures is in <bold><italic>Figure 1</italic></bold>. <bold>Conclusion:</bold> This toolkit provides evidence-based measures to assess key treatable traits of functioning in ECOPD patients. Future studies should explore its feasibility. <bold><italic>FAPESP/CAPES</italic></bold> <fig><object-id>erj;66/suppl_69/PA685/F1</object-id><object-id>F1</object-id><object-id>F1</object-id><graphic></graphic></fig>