Effects of the Spirometry Learning Module on the knowledge, confidence, and experience of spirometry operators.

ABSTRACT: Our study measures effects of the Spirometry Learning Module (SLM) on health-care professionals' knowledge of spirometry test quality and perceived confidence, experience, and understanding of spirometry measurements and interpretation. Professionals from both primary and hospital-based settings enrolled in the SLM, a training model focusing on spirometry test performance and interpretation, including an online interactive learning component and a face-to-face workshop. Participants were asked to submit patient spirometry assessment worksheets for feedback on quality and interpretation. Data were collected at baseline, SLM completion (20 weeks), and 12 months after SLM completion. Knowledge of spirometry test quality was evaluated with questions relating to five case-based assessments of c

SUBMITTER: Parsons R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6689054 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature