Background The incentive spirometer is a basic and common medical device from which
electronic health care data cannot be directly collected. As a result, despite numerous …

Background: We recently demonstrated that quality of spirometry in primary care could
markedly improve with remote offline support from specialized professionals. It is …

Background: Analysis of patterns of breathing over time may provide novel information on
respiratory function and dysfunction. Devices that continuously record and analyze …

Background: Respiratory rate (RR) is the most sensitive physiological observation to predict
clinical deterioration on hospital wards, and poor clinical monitoring has been highlighted as …

Background Respiratory rate is a crucial indicator of disease severity yet is the most
neglected vital sign. Subtle changes in respiratory rate may be the first sign of clinical …

Background Accurate and portable respiratory parameter measurements are critical for
properly managing chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPDs) such as asthma or …

Portable and wearable medical instruments are poised to play an increasingly important role
in health monitoring. Mobile spirometers are available commercially, and are used to …

Background: An incentive spirometer (IS) is a medical device used to help patients improve
the functioning of their lungs. It is provided to patients who have had any surgery that might …

Background: Patient engagement attrition in mobile health (mHealth) remote patient
monitoring (RPM) programs decreases program benefits. Systemic disparities lead to …

Incentive spirometry (ISy) is a longstanding respiratory therapy technique for clearing mucus
from the airways to prevent respiratory complications such as chest infections or pneumonia …