The physiotherapy assessment of breathing pattern disorder: a qualitative evaluation
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Grillo, Lizzie
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Journal Article
Abstract
Objectives To explore physiotherapists’ opinions of physiotherapy assessment of Breathing Pattern Disorder (BPD).
Methods Qualitative study using focus groups (FGs) with reflexive thematic analysis and survey methods. The survey was distributed via social media and email to UK specialist physiotherapy interest groups. Two FGs, conducted in different settings, included physiotherapists based in hospital outpatients/community, private practice and higher education.
Results One-hundred-and-three physiotherapists completed the survey. Respondents identified a lack of consensus in how to define BPD, but some agreement in the components to include in assessment. Fifteen physiotherapists participated in the FGs. Three themes emerged from FG discussions: (1) nomenclature and language of breathing, (2) BPD and breathlessness and (3) The value of assessment of breathlessness.
Conclusion The inconsistent nomenclature of dysfunctional breathing pattern impacts assessment, management and understanding of the diagnosis. Clarity in diagnosis, informing consistency in assessment, is fundamental to improving recognition and treatment of BPD. The findings are useful in the planning of education, training, future research and guideline development in BPD assessment.
Methods Qualitative study using focus groups (FGs) with reflexive thematic analysis and survey methods. The survey was distributed via social media and email to UK specialist physiotherapy interest groups. Two FGs, conducted in different settings, included physiotherapists based in hospital outpatients/community, private practice and higher education.
Results One-hundred-and-three physiotherapists completed the survey. Respondents identified a lack of consensus in how to define BPD, but some agreement in the components to include in assessment. Fifteen physiotherapists participated in the FGs. Three themes emerged from FG discussions: (1) nomenclature and language of breathing, (2) BPD and breathlessness and (3) The value of assessment of breathlessness.
Conclusion The inconsistent nomenclature of dysfunctional breathing pattern impacts assessment, management and understanding of the diagnosis. Clarity in diagnosis, informing consistency in assessment, is fundamental to improving recognition and treatment of BPD. The findings are useful in the planning of education, training, future research and guideline development in BPD assessment.
Date Issued
2023-01-10
Date Acceptance
2022-12-14
Citation
BMJ Open Respiratory Research, 2023, 10 (1), pp.1-9
ISSN
2052-4439
Publisher
BMJ Publishing Group
Start Page
1
End Page
9
Journal / Book Title
BMJ Open Respiratory Research
Volume
10
Issue
1
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https://bmjopenrespres.bmj.com/content/10/1/e001395
Subjects
Science & Technology
Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Respiratory System
perception of asthma
breathlessness
HYPERVENTILATION
ASTHMA
ACTIVATION
DYSPNEA
perception of asthma/breathlessness
Humans
Attitude of Health Personnel
Qualitative Research
Respiration Disorders
Physical Therapy Modalities
Dyspnea
Respiration
Humans
Respiration Disorders
Dyspnea
Attitude of Health Personnel
Respiration
Qualitative Research
Physical Therapy Modalities
Publication Status
Published
Article Number
e001395
Date Publish Online
2023-01-10