Electronic feedback messages for home spirometry lung transplant recipients

Area of Science:

• Pulmonary Medicine
• Telemedicine
• Health Informatics

Background:

• Lung transplant recipients use electronic home spirometers for remote lung function monitoring.
• Telemedicine devices transmit spirometry tests and symptoms for early detection of infection or rejection.
• User preferences and concerns can impact daily adherence to home spirometry protocols.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify preferred messaging content for electronic home spirometry.
• To determine content that positively influences user adherence to spirometry use.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative study design exploring user experiences with home spirometry.
• Three focus groups conducted to gather opinions on automatic messaging content.

Main Results:

• Six categories and five subcategories of feedback messaging content were identified.
• Content categories include education, goals, timing, technique, monitoring, and reminders.
• Message content was developed considering length, feasibility, user experience, and neutrality.

Conclusions:

• Automated electronic feedback messages can enhance patient engagement and confidence with home spirometry.
• Pertinent messaging is expected to improve daily adherence to spirometry protocols.
• Developed content can form the basis for individualized care plans for home spirometry users.