Outcome measures for airway clearance techniques in children with chronic obstructive lung diseases: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Airway clearance techniques (ACTs) are an important aspect of the treatment of children with chronic obstructive lung diseases. Unfortunately, a sound evidence base is lacking and airway clearance strategies are largely based on clinical expertise. One of the reasons for the limited evidence is the lack of appropriate outcome measures specifically related to the effectiveness of ACTs. This review discusses all outcome measures applied in previous research in the pediatric population to provide a baseline for future studies.

Data sources

A systematic literature search was performed in PubMed, Web of Science and EMBASE databases. Search terms included chronic obstructive lung diseases and ACTs.

Study selection

Studies were independently selected by the invest

SUBMITTER: Lauwers E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7433087 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature