1. A home monitoring program including real-time wireless home spirometry in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: a pilot study on experiences and barriers.
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Moor CC, Wapenaar M, Miedema JR, Geelhoed JJM, Chandoesing PP, and Wijsenbeek MS
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- Aged, Feasibility Studies, Female, Humans, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis physiopathology, Male, Pilot Projects, Prospective Studies, Remote Sensing Technology statistics & numerical data, Vital Capacity physiology, Computer Systems statistics & numerical data, Home Care Services, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis therapy, Remote Sensing Technology methods, Spirometry methods, Wireless Technology statistics & numerical data
- Abstract
In idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), home monitoring experiences are limited, not yet real-time available nor implemented in daily care. We evaluated feasibility and potential barriers of a new home monitoring program with real-time wireless home spirometry in IPF. Ten patients with IPF were asked to test this home monitoring program, including daily home spirometry, for four weeks. Measurements of home and hospital spirometry showed good agreement. All patients considered real-time wireless spirometry useful and highly feasible. Both patients and researchers suggested relatively easy solutions for the identified potential barriers regarding real-time home monitoring in IPF.
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- 2018
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