Related Experiment Video
Updated: May 18, 2026
Evaluating Regional Pulmonary Deposition using Patient-Specific 3D Printed Lung Models
Published on: November 11, 2020
Perceptions of pediatric nurse practitioners and how a pulmonary function printout influenced practice
Susan Gresko1, Elizabeth Burgess Dowdell
1Department of Nursing, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122, USA.
Insights
Pediatric nurse practitioners improved asthma care by integrating spirometry. This technology enhanced patient visits and family responses to asthma management.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Pulmonology
- Nursing Practice
- Public Health
Background:
- Pediatric asthma rates have significantly increased, becoming a major chronic childhood illness.
- A suburban Pennsylvania nurse-managed clinic observed a rise in pediatric asthma cases.
- Pediatric nurse practitioners (PNPs) proactively acquired a spirometer to address this trend.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of integrating spirometry printouts into clinical practice.
- To assess the influence on PNPs' visit satisfaction and nursing care delivery.
- To understand the response of pediatric patients and their families to this technological integration.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a pulmonary function measurement machine (spirometer) in a nurse-managed clinic.
- Observation and discussion of the integration of spirometry printouts into routine visits.
- Focus on the experiences of pediatric nurse practitioners and patient families.
Main Results:
- The integration of spirometry printouts positively influenced PNPs' satisfaction with patient visits.
- Nursing care delivery was enhanced through objective pulmonary function data.
- Families showed a positive response to the use of technology in asthma management.
Conclusions:
- Augmenting practice with new technology like spirometry can empower nurse practitioners.
- Enhanced patient teaching and care provision are achievable through technological integration.
- Continued education for clients and families is crucial for effective pediatric asthma management.
Abstract:
The rate of asthma in the pediatric population has risen over the last two decades and is now considered to be the most common serious chronic disease in children and adolescents as well as a serious public health concern. In one suburban, Pennsylvania nurse-managed clinic, a group of pediatric nurse practitioners (PNPs), noted an increase in the number of children with asthma and purchased a pulmonary function machine (Spirometer). The purpose of this paper is to discuss how the integration of a pulmonary function measurement printout influenced a small group of PNPs visit satisfaction, their delivery of nursing care, and the response of the families. As the incidence of asthma increases in the pediatric population, nurse practitioners and other healthcare professionals can take a leading role in patient teaching and provision of care by augmenting their practice with new technology combined with continued education for the client and family.
Related Concept Videos
01:25Pulmonary Function Tests
Pulmonary Function Tests are crucial diagnostic tools for assessing respiratory function, particularly in patients with chronic respiratory disorders. They comprehensively evaluate lung volumes, ventilatory function, breathing mechanics, diffusion, and gas exchange. These tests help diagnose pulmonary diseases and play a significant role in monitoring disease progression, evaluating disability, and assessing response to therapy.
PFTs involve using a spirometer, a...
01:30Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-V: Nursing Management
Assessment
01:30Pneumonia V: Nursing management and Prevention
The nurse must practice strict medical asepsis and adhere to infection control guidelines to minimize healthcare-associated infections.
Enhance airway patency
Position the patient correctly to facilitate drainage of the affected lung segments. Manual or mechanical percussion and vibration can also be employed.
01:20Sputum Studies II: Culture and Sensitivity
Sputum culture and sensitivity is a medical procedure used to diagnose bacterial infections in the respiratory tract and select the most appropriate antibiotics for treatment. This process involves analyzing sputum samples of thick and opaque secretions produced in the lungs and airways. These samples are collected from patients and then sent to the laboratory for analysis.
The test can identify various pathogens responsible for respiratory infections, including Streptococcus,...
01:23Assessment of Respiration
Subjective Assessment: Nurses interview the patient to gather information directly during the subjective assessment. It includes questions about the individual's medical history, medications, and symptoms, focusing on past respiratory conditions like asthma or COPD,...
01:30Asthma-IV: Nursing Management
First, in...