BACKGROUND: Although one out of three general practitioners (GPs) carries out spirometry, the diagnostic interpretation of spirometric test results appears to be a common barrier for GPs towards its routine application. METHODS: Multivariate cross-sectional analysis of a questionnaire survey among 137 GPs who participated in a spirometry evaluation programme in the Netherlands. We identified characteristics of GPs and their practice settings associated with GPs' need for ongoing support for spirometry interpretation. RESULTS:Response rate on the survey questionnaire was 98%. The need for ongoing support among the participating GPs was 69%. GPs' recent spirometry training showed a statistically significant association with the need for ongoing support for the interpretation of spirometry (odds ratio 0.43, 95% CI 0.20-0.92). CONCLUSION: There is a need for ongoing support for spirometry interpretation among GPs. Recent spirometry training partially diminished this need.
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BACKGROUND: Although one out of three general practitioners (GPs) carries out spirometry, the diagnostic interpretation of spirometric test results appears to be a common barrier for GPs towards its routine application. METHODS: Multivariate cross-sectional analysis of a questionnaire survey among 137 GPs who participated in a spirometry evaluation programme in the Netherlands. We identified characteristics of GPs and their practice settings associated with GPs' need for ongoing support for spirometry interpretation. RESULTS: Response rate on the survey questionnaire was 98%. The need for ongoing support among the participating GPs was 69%. GPs' recent spirometry training showed a statistically significant association with the need for ongoing support for the interpretation of spirometry (odds ratio 0.43, 95% CI 0.20-0.92). CONCLUSION: There is a need for ongoing support for spirometry interpretation among GPs. Recent spirometry training partially diminished this need.
Authors: Ioanna G Tsiligianni; Thys van der Molen; Nikolaos E Tzanakis; Nikolaos M Siafakas; Ellen van Heijst; Christos Lionis Journal: BMC Res Notes Date: 2010-07-15
Authors: Olufemi O Desalu; Olusegun A Busari; Cajetan C Onyedum; Fatai K Salawu; Olusegun A Obateru; Kelechukwu C Nwogu; Alakija K Salami Journal: BMC Pulm Med Date: 2009-12-14 Impact factor: 3.317