Implementation of digital home monitoring and management of respiratory disease.

Journal: Current opinion in pulmonary medicine
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Abstract

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Digital respiratory monitoring interventions (e.g. smart inhalers and digital spirometers) can improve clinical outcomes and/or organizational efficiency, and the focus is shifting to sustainable implementation as an approach to delivering respiratory care. This review considers key aspects of the technology infrastructure, discusses the regulatory, financial and policy context that influence implementation, and highlights the over-arching societal themes of equity, trust and communication.

Authors

  • Hilary Pinnock
    Usher Institute, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.
  • Chi Yan Hui
    Usher Institute, The University of Edinburgh, UK.
  • Job F M van Boven
    Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of Groningen, University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.