Use of Home-Based Connected Devices in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis for the Early Detection and Treatment of Pulmonary Exacerbations: Protocol for a Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Early detection of pulmonary exacerbations (PEx) in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) is important to quickly trigger treatment and reduce respiratory damage. We hypothesized that using home-based and wearable connected devices (CDs) and educating patients to react in case of abnormal variations in a set of parameters would allow patients to detect and manage their PEx early with their care team.

Objective

This qualitative study aimed to assess the feasibility and appropriate conditions of a new PEx management process from the users' point of view by analyzing the experience of patients and of CF center teams regarding the education program, the use of CDs, and the relationship between the patient and the care team during PEx management.

Methods

We have be

SUBMITTER: Morsa M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8411325 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature