Training in multiple breath washout testing for respiratory physiotherapists. Issue 1 (March 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: O'Neill, Katherine; Elborn, J. Stuart; Tunney, Michael M.; O'Neill, Philip; Rowan, Stephen; Martin, Susan; Bradley, Judy M.
• Is Part Of: Physiotherapy. Volume 104:Issue 1(2018)
• Page Start: 61
• Page End: 66
• Publication Date: 2018-03
• Subjects: Respiratory physiotherapy -- Multiple breath washout testing -- Lung clearance index -- Training -- eLearning; Physical therapy -- Periodicals; Therapeutics, Physiological -- Periodicals; 615.8205
• DOI: 10.1016/j.physio.2017.04.003
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0031-9406

Abstract

Abstract: Introduction: The development of multiple breath washout (MBW) testing in respiratory disease highlights the need for increased awareness amongst respiratory physiotherapists and a potential opportunity for professional development in the use of an important outcome measure for clinical trials. Objectives: To rationalise how MBW may be a useful assessment tool for respiratory physiotherapists and to describe a local MBW training and certification programme for physiotherapists. Results: The respiratory Multidisciplinary Team in the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (BHSCT) identified a need for MBW testing to be available to facilitate clinical research and assessment. A 2 day training programme consisting of prereading preparation, self-directed learning, theory presentations, practical demonstrations and hands-on practice was developed and delivered. All participants underwent a certification process. Conclusion: We have demonstrated the successful training and certification of clinical and research physiotherapists and encourage other respiratory physiotherapists to consider MBW test training.