Related Experiment Video
Updated: Apr 25, 2026
Conducting Respiratory Oscillometry in an Outpatient Setting
Published on: April 8, 2022
[Knowledge and attitudes about social determinants of respiratory health in SEPAR members]
Joan B Soriano1,2,3, Carlos Almonacid2,4, Isabel Urrutia-Landa5
1Servicio de Neumología, Hospital Universitario de la Princesa, Madrid, España.
Abstract:
Knowledge and perceptions of social determinants of respiratory health (SDRH) were assessed among SEPAR members using an anonymous online survey. 293 professionals responded (4.8% of members). Although 98.6% recognized that SDRH affects clinical outcomes and more than 78% identified affected patients, 74.7% had never received specific training. The most frequently used indicators were: housing conditions (77.1%), educational level (70%), and language barriers (62.5%). Only 3.4% used standardized instruments, and 12.3% had sufficient time during consultations. Obstacles included low institutional priority, lack of protocols, and time constraints. Among the responding members, a high level of awareness regarding the relevance of SDRH was observed. However, the low response rate limits the generalizability of the results to the entire SEPAR membership. There is an urgent need to develop training strategies and specific protocols on SDRH, a demand supported by 74% of respondents.
Related Concept Videos
01:28Physical Assessment of the Respiratory Tract I: Health History
Subjective Data
Subjective data provides vital information about the patient's health history and symptoms. This data is typically collected through interviews in which patients describe their experiences, symptoms, and concerns.
Health history and...
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...
01:31Common Respiratory Disorders
Upper respiratory disorders impact the airways above the vocal cords, encompassing areas like the nose, sinuses, and throat. Various conditions fall under this category, including the common cold and allergic rhinitis. These disorders can stem from several causes,...
01:19Respiratory Assessment: Purpose and Indications
Objectives and Importance:
The primary goal of respiratory assessment is to evaluate patients at early risk of clinical deterioration. Since respiratory distress often precedes other signs of declining health, breathing patterns and sounds become a...
01:19Factors Affecting Pulmonary Ventilation
Alveolar Surface Tension
The alveolar fluid lines the luminal surface of the alveoli and exerts a force called surface tension. This force is caused by the polar water molecules in the liquid being more strongly attracted to each...
01:30Respiratory System Abnormal Finding I: Inspection and Percussion
Inspection Findings
During an inspection, several findings may suggest the presence of respiratory distress or disease. Pursed-lip breathing, where exhalation is slowed by...