BMJ open respiratory research
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BMJ Open Respir Res · Jan 2019
Defining the information needs of lung cancer screening participants: a qualitative study.
Lung cancer screening (LCS) by low-dose CT has been shown to improve mortality, but individuals must consider the potential benefits and harms before making an informed decision about taking part. Shared decision-making is required for LCS in USA, though screening-eligible individuals' specific views of these harms, and their preferences for accessing this information, are not well described. ⋯ These findings demonstrate the need for LCS information materials to highlight information on the benefits of early detection and options for curative treatment, while accurately presenting the possible harms. Information needs are likely to vary between individuals and we recommend simple information materials to be made available to all individuals considering participating in LCS, with signposting to more detailed information for those who require it.
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BMJ Open Respir Res · Jan 2019
Clinical TrialPredictive factors for sleep apnoea in patients on opioids for chronic pain.
The risk of death is elevated in patients taking opioids for chronic non-cancer pain. Respiratory depression is the main cause of death due to opioids and sleep apnoea is an important associated risk factor. ⋯ In patients on opioids for chronic pain, the STOP-Bang questionnaire and daytime SpO2 are predictive factors for sleep apnoea, and MME and daytime SpO2 are predictive factors for Central Apnoea Index ≥5.
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BMJ Open Respir Res · Jan 2019
Observational StudyEarly identification of severe community-acquired pneumonia: a retrospective observational study.
Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a leading cause of sepsis worldwide. Prompt identification of those at high risk of adverse outcomes improves survival by enabling early escalation of care. There are multiple severity assessment tools recommended for risk stratification; however, there is no consensus as to which tool should be used for those with CAP. We sought to assess whether pneumonia-specific, generic sepsis or early warning scores were most accurate at predicting adverse outcomes. ⋯ All four scoring systems can stratify according to increasing risk in CAP; however, when a confident diagnosis of pneumonia can be made, these data support the use of pneumonia-specific tools rather than generic sepsis or early warning scores.
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BMJ Open Respir Res · Jan 2019
Observational StudyValidation of the Swedish Multidimensional Dyspnea Profile (MDP) in outpatients with cardiorespiratory disease.
Breathlessness is a cardinal symptom in cardiorespiratory disease. An instrument for measuring different aspects of breathlessness was recently developed, the Multidimensional Dyspnea Profile (MDP). This study aimed to validate the MDP in terms of the underlying factor structure, internal consistency, test-retest reliability and concurrent validity in Swedish outpatients with cardiorespiratory disease. ⋯ MDP is a valid instrument for multidimensional measurement of breathlessness in Swedish outpatients across cardiorespiratory diseases.
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BMJ Open Respir Res · Jan 2019
Randomised Ambulatory Management of Primary Pneumothorax (RAMPP): protocol of an open-label, randomised controlled trial.
Pneumothorax is a common clinical problem. Primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) occurs in otherwise fit young patients, but optimal management is not clearly defined and often results in a long hospital stay. Ambulatory treatment options are available, but the existing data on their efficacy are poor. The Randomised Ambulatory Management of Primary Pneumothorax trial is a multicentre, randomised controlled trial comparing ambulatory management with standard care, specifically designed to safely and effectively reduce hospital stay. ⋯ The trial has received ethical approval from the National Research Ethics Service Committee South-Central Oxford A (15/SC/0240).