Measurement validity of an electronic training device to assess breathing characteristics during inspiratory muscle training in patients with weaning difficulties.

ABSTRACT: Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) improves respiratory muscle function and might enhance weaning outcomes in patients with weaning difficulties. An electronic inspiratory loading device provides valid, automatically processed information on breathing characteristics during IMT sessions. Adherence to and quality of IMT, as reflected by work of breathing and power generated by inspiratory muscles, are related to improvements in inspiratory muscle function in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The aim of this study was to investigate the validity of an electronic training device to assess and provide real-time feedback on breathing characteristics during inspiratory muscle training (IMT) in patient with weaning difficulties. Patients with weaning difficulties performed daily

SUBMITTER: Van Hollebeke M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8389486 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature