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Telemonitoring to optimise care in motor neurone disease: A pilot study

Helen Ashcroft, Hikari Ando, Bis Chakrabarti, Robert Angus, Rob Hallhead, Rosanna Cousins
European Respiratory Journal 2016 48: PA3055; DOI: 10.1183/13993003.congress-2016.PA3055
Helen Ashcroft
2Physiotherapy, Aintree University Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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Hikari Ando
1Respiratory Medicine, Aintree University Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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Bis Chakrabarti
1Respiratory Medicine, Aintree University Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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1Respiratory Medicine, Aintree University Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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Rob Hallhead
3Docobo, Docobo Ltd, Bookham, United Kingdom
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Rosanna Cousins
4Health Psychology, Liverpool Hope University, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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Abstract

Background: Advances in telemedicine may benefit patients with motor neurone disease/ amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (MND/ALS).

Aims: This study aimed to improve care through Telemonitoring utilising standardised symptom monitoring, clinical measurements and assessment non-invasive ventilation (NIV) parameters. It was hypothesised that Telemonitoring allows proactive intervention allowing symptom management and optimised ventilation indicated by adequate nocturnal SpO2 levels and minute ventilation (MV).

Methods: 13 ventilated patients (mean age=62yrs; median illness duration=14m; median NIV usage= 8m) were recruited. Previously developed questions monitored symptoms and NIV-related issues, generating alerts and interventions where required. Nocturnal pulse oximetry and the patient-ventilator interaction (PVI) data were collected weekly. A revised ALS functional rating scale (ALSFRS-R) was completed three-monthly. Given the sample size, Friedman's ANOVA and Spearman's correlation coefficient were used for analysis at the baseline, at 3 month, and at 6 month.

Results: In total, 137 alerts led to 62 interventions (direct review 13, treatment adjustment 14, equipment provision 20, referral 15). Inspiratory positive airway pressure levels were increased median 16.8 and 21.9cmsH20 (Wk1 and 22), NIV adherence also increased over time (both p<.01). No change was observed with nocturnal SpO2 levels. ALSFRS-R scores showed illness deteriorations. No consistent correlations were found between the variables.

Conclusions: This pilot study found Telemonitoring to be beneficial in maintaining ventilation MND despite the illness deterioration.

  • Non-invasive ventilation - long-term
  • Telemedicine
  • Mechanical ventilation - interactions and complications
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Helen Ashcroft, Hikari Ando, Bis Chakrabarti, Robert Angus, Rob Hallhead, Rosanna Cousins
European Respiratory Journal Sep 2016, 48 (suppl 60) PA3055; DOI: 10.1183/13993003.congress-2016.PA3055

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Telemonitoring to optimise care in motor neurone disease: A pilot study
Helen Ashcroft, Hikari Ando, Bis Chakrabarti, Robert Angus, Rob Hallhead, Rosanna Cousins
European Respiratory Journal Sep 2016, 48 (suppl 60) PA3055; DOI: 10.1183/13993003.congress-2016.PA3055
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