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Andrew Geronimo¹, Zachary Simmons^2,3

¹a Department of Neurosurgery , Penn State College of Medicine , Hershey , PA , USA.

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Remote pulmonary function tests (rPFTs) are accurate and acceptable for monitoring motor neuron disease (MND) patients via telemedicine. This approach may enable earlier interventions for respiratory insufficiency compared to traditional methods.

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Pulmonology
Medical Technology

Background:

Motor neuron disease (MND) frequently leads to respiratory insufficiency.
Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) is a key management strategy for respiratory issues in MND.
Current NIV guidelines rely on pulmonary function tests (PFTs) performed quarterly, potentially delaying interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

To validate the measurement equivalence of remote PFTs (rPFTs) against conventional PFTs for MND patients.
To assess the acceptability of rPFTs by both patients and healthcare providers within a telemedicine framework.
To explore the potential of rPFTs for earlier intervention in MND care.

Main Methods:

Implementation of rPFTs utilizing an institutional telemedicine platform.
Validation of measurement equivalence for forced vital capacity (FVC) and maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP).
Assessment of process acceptability through patient and therapist feedback.

Main Results:

Remote PFTs demonstrated strong correlations with conventional PFT measurements.
Patients and therapists generally reported positive experiences with the rPFT setup and use.
Patient ratings for usability were higher than those of therapists.

Conclusions:

Remote PFTs are accurate and acceptable for use in MND telemedicine.
rPFTs offer a viable alternative for monitoring respiratory function in MND patients.
This technology may facilitate earlier clinical decision-making and research in MND management.