Decoding oxygen prescriptions: electronic health record documentation versus patient-reported use.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Long term oxygen therapy (LTOT) is prescribed for hypoxemia in pulmonary disease. Like other medical therapies, LTOT requires a prescription documenting the dosage (flow rate) and directions (at rest, with activity) which goes to a supplier. Communication with patients regarding oxygen prescription (flow rate, frequency, directions), monitoring (pulse oximetry) and dosage adjustment (oxygen titration) differs in comparison with medication prescriptions. We examined the communication of oxygen management plans in the electronic health record (EHR), and their consistency with patient-reported LTOT use.

Study design and methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted in 71 adults with chronic lung disease on LTOT. Physician communication regarding oxygen management was

SUBMITTER: Tang W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11460145 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature