A pilot study of a mobile spirometry service in primary care

Rupert Jones; Margot Whittaker; Karen Hanney; Bryanie Shackell

doi:10.1016/j.pcrj.2004.12.003

A pilot study of a mobile spirometry service in primary care

Prim Care Respir J. 2005 Jun;14(3):169-71. doi: 10.1016/j.pcrj.2004.12.003.

Authors

Rupert Jones¹, Margot Whittaker, Karen Hanney, Bryanie Shackell

Affiliation

¹ Respiratory Research Unit, ITTC Building (N21), Davy Road, Plymouth, PL6 8BX, UK. rupert.jones@pms.ac.uk

Abstract

This evaluation of an inexpensive mobile spirometry service demonstrates how patients with respiratory problems can be diagnosed and referred to appropriate services, with major potential benefits to the patient and the health service.