den Otter J J, Knitel M, Akkermans R P, van Schayck C P, Folgering H T, van Weel C
Nijmegen University, The Netherlands.
Br J Gen Pract. 1997 Jan;47(414):41-2.
Recently, spirometers have become available for use within general practice as an alternative to peak flow meters. This study investigates whether practice assistants, after comprehensive training, can effectively carry out spirometry with patients suffering from asthma and other chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases. A scoring system, consisting of 20 items, was devised to determine the effectiveness of the assistants' instructions and to assess the patient's subsequent use of the spirometer. About half the instructions and half the patient performance items were considered to be carried out satisfactorily.
最近，肺量计已可在普通诊所使用，作为峰值流量计的替代设备。本研究调查了实习助理在接受全面培训后，是否能够有效地对哮喘和其他慢性阻塞性肺疾病患者进行肺量测定。设计了一个由20项内容组成的评分系统，以确定助理指导的有效性，并评估患者随后对肺量计的使用情况。约一半的指导内容和一半的患者操作项目被认为执行得令人满意。
