Accuracy, Reproducibility, and Responsiveness to Treatment of Home Spirometry in Cystic Fibrosis: Multicenter, Retrospective, Observational Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Portable spirometers are increasingly used to measure lung function at home, but doubts about the accuracy of these devices persist. These doubts stand in the way of the digital transition of chronic respiratory disease care, hence there is a need to address the accuracy of home spirometry in routine care across multiple settings and ages.

Objective

This study aimed to assess the accuracy, reproducibility, and responsiveness to the treatment of home spirometry in long-term pediatric and adult cystic fibrosis care.

Methods

This retrospective observational study was carried out in 5 Dutch cystic fibrosis centers. Home spirometry outcomes (forced expiratory volume in one second [FEV₁], and forced vital capacity [FVC]) for 601 anonymized users were c

SUBMITTER: Oppelaar MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11653036 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature