Spirometry services in England post-pandemic and the potential role of AI support software: a qualitative study of challenges and opportunities.
Gillian E DoeStephanie Jane Caroline TaylorMarko TopalovicRichard E K RussellRachael Andrea EvansJulie MaesKarolien Van OrshovonAnthony Paulo SunjayaDavid Alexander ScottAndrew Toby PrevostEthaar El-EmirJennifer HarveyNicholas S HopkinsonSamantha S KonSuhani PatelIan JarroldNanette SpainWilliam D C ManAnn HutchinsonPublished in: The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners (2023)
Stakeholders highlighted historic challenges and the damaging effects of the pandemic contributing to inequity in provision of spirometry, which must be addressed. Overall, stakeholders were positive about the potential of AI to support clinicians in quality assessment and interpretation of spirometry. However, it was evident that validation of the software must be sufficiently robust for clinicians and healthcare commissioners to have trust in the process.