Patient perspectives on home-spirometry in interstitial lung disease: a qualitative co-designed study.

Jessica MandizhaJoseph W LanarioAnna DuckworthSarah LinesAna PaivaVictoria ElworthyVeena MuraleedharanAna Jorge Da PonteRebecca ShuttleworthGraham BrownHoward AlmondCarole BondMaureen CosbyJoanne DallasMarium NaqviAdam David RussellAlex BerryMichael GibbonsChristopher J Scotton Anne -Marie Russell

Published in: BMJ open respiratory research (2023)

Home-spirometry has many benefits, but in view of the potential risks to psychological well-being, must be considered on an individual basis. Informed consent and decision-making are essential and should be ongoing, acknowledging potential limitations as well as benefits. Healthcare support is vital.

Keyphrases

healthcare
interstitial lung disease
systemic sclerosis
decision making
human health
lung function
rheumatoid arthritis
idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
risk assessment
climate change
physical activity
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
depressive symptoms
cystic fibrosis