Why is spirometry underused in the diagnosis of the breathless patient: a qualitative study
(2011)
Journal Article
Roberts, N. J., Smith, S. F., & Partridge, M. R. (2011). Why is spirometry underused in the diagnosis of the breathless patient: a qualitative study. BMC Pulmonary Medicine, 11(1), Article 37. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2466-11-37
Background Use of spirometry is essential for the accurate diagnosis of respiratory disease but it is underused in both primary and specialist care. In the current study, we have explored the reasons for this underuse. Methods Five separate focu... Read More about Why is spirometry underused in the diagnosis of the breathless patient: a qualitative study.