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  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Health Equity
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • Historically, race has been incorporated into spirometry reference equations based on perceived biological differences in lung function.
  • This practice, particularly concerning Black American and Asian populations exhibiting lower lung function (forced expiratory volume in 1 second and forced vital capacity) than White populations, is increasingly scrutinized.
  • The use of race-based algorithms is recognized as a potential contributor to health disparities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present an educational approach for teaching spirometry interpretation.
  • To highlight the impact of race-based versus race-neutral reference equations on lung function assessment.
  • To define race as a social construct and explore its influence on lung function differences.

Main Methods:

  • An interactive, case-based teaching methodology is employed.
  • The curriculum explicitly defines race as a social construct.
  • Strategies to foster psychological safety are integrated into the learning environment, crucial for discussing sensitive topics like race and health inequities.
  • The approach is designed for small groups of graduate medical learners.

Main Results:

  • The article details an educational strategy for interpreting spirometry.
  • It contrasts the outcomes of using race-based versus race-neutral reference equations.
  • The approach emphasizes understanding the factors influencing lung function and the implications of different algorithmic bases.

Conclusions:

  • The study advocates for adopting race-neutral reference equations in spirometry, aligning with the 2023 American Thoracic Society recommendations.
  • This educational approach aims to equip medical learners with a nuanced understanding of lung function assessment, free from potentially discriminatory race-based assumptions.
  • Promoting psychological safety is key to effectively educating learners on complex issues of race and health equity in medicine.