Implementation of Home Monitoring in Patients With Pulmonary Fibrosis
The SUITS Study: Implementation of Home Monitoring in Patients With Pulmonary Fibrosis
Erasmus Medical Center
220 participants
Oct 2, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of structurally replacing half of the outpatient clinic visits for patients with pulmonary fibrosis by home monitoring and video consultations on patient self-management and health(care) outcomes.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria2
- A multidisciplinary ILD team diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis according to ATS/ERS/JRS/ALAT guidelines;
- Adults (=/>18 years).
Exclusion Criteria4
- Patients who are not able to speak, read and/or write in Dutch;
- Patients with no access to the internet;
- Patients with a life expectancy of less than 1 year as determined by the treating healthcare provider;
- Patients who are or have been using a home monitoring program for PF.
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Interventions
Patients in the home monitoring group will receive a home spirometer, pulse oximetry meter, and access to a smartphone or tablet app, where they can perform home based measurements weekly and complete PROMs. Furthermore, this app includes disease specific information and allows for direct communication with the hospital via eConsultation. In the home monitoring group, half of the outpatient clinic visits will alternately be replaced by remote visits via video consultation.
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NCT06883448