Cross-sectional survey on home mechanical ventilator use: major deficiencies in a home care system in South Korea.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the increased use of home mechanical ventilation (HMV), data on home care services for HMV users in Asian countries are scarce. This study investigated the current status of HMV use in the Seoul metropolitan area.

Methods

This cross-sectional study involved three university-affiliated hospitals. Subjects who were receiving HMV at home for >3 months were included, and door-to-door visits were done to collect data (e.g., on devices, caregivers, and healthcare service use) from the subjects or their families.

Results

Among the 140 individuals who were initially screened, 38 adults and 26 children were finally enrolled; the duration of HMV use was 14.5 (8.8-37.5) months and 20.5 (7.0-28.0) months, respectively. Tracheostomy ventilation was performed in

SUBMITTER: Song K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8339732 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature