Initiating home spirometry for children during the COVID-19 pandemic – A practical guide. (June 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Richardson, C.H.; Orr, N.J.; Ollosson, S.L.; Irving, S.J.; Balfour-Lynn, I.M.; Carr, S.B.
• Is Part Of: Paediatric respiratory reviews. Volume 42(2022)
• Page Start: 43
• Page End: 48
• Publication Date: 2022-06
• Subjects: Home spirometry -- Adherence -- Technology -- Telemedicine -- Asthma -- Suppurative lung disease; Pediatric respiratory diseases -- Periodicals; Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Respiratory Tract Diseases -- Periodicals; Respiratory Therapy -- Periodicals; Child -- Periodicals; Appareil respiratoire -- Infections, chez l'enfant -- Périodiques; Appareil respiratoire -- Maladies, chez l'enfant -- Périodiques; 618.922
• DOI: 10.1016/j.prrv.2021.02.001
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1526-0542

Abstract

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a rapid escalation in use of home monitoring and video consultations in children with a variety of chronic respiratory conditions. Our department set up a home spirometry service from scratch once it became evident that we needed to keep patients away from hospital clinics whenever possible. We faced a number of challenges but now have around 400 children using home spirometers. There are a number of portable spirometers available, some with online platforms. The technology, particularly the software/apps interface, has been improved by the companies in response to issues that have arisen. We believe the use of home monitoring is here to stay.