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Home respiratory care in different countries.
1Respiratory Care Dept., Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, Washington.
The European Respiratory Journal. Supplement
|July 1, 1989
Summary
Home respiratory care, including long-term oxygen therapy and home ventilatory assistance, is expanding globally. Collaboration among healthcare professionals, industry, and payers is crucial for optimal patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine
- Health Services Research
- Medical Technology Assessment
Background:
- Home respiratory care offers an alternative to institutional settings for patients requiring ongoing respiratory support.
- Key components include long-term oxygen therapy and home ventilatory assistance.
- Growing scientific evidence and technological advancements are driving the expansion of these services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive review of home respiratory care practices worldwide.
- To detail patient selection, professional roles, equipment, administration, and reimbursement.
- To highlight practices in France and the United States, with comparative data from other nations.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on home respiratory care modalities.
- Comparative analysis of practices in France and the United States.
- Inclusion of available data on long-term oxygen therapy and home ventilatory assistance from other countries.
Main Results:
- Home respiratory care encompasses long-term oxygen therapy and home ventilatory assistance.
- Detailed reviews of practices in France and the United States are presented.
- Information on practices in other countries is included where available.
Conclusions:
- Home respiratory care is becoming more established scientifically and clinically.
- Technological advancements are facilitating wider patient access.
- Multidisciplinary collaboration is essential for effective patient care in chronic respiratory insufficiency.