Abstract
Background:
Asama and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are chronic conditions that out to be managed regularly to monitor symptoms and avoid further complications. There are several technological advancements in medicine that aid in the development of wearable devices, digital spirometers, or exhaled breath analyzers that can be used for non-invasive monitoring. This project hopes to assess the effectiveness, utilization, and patient perception of these technologies.
Objectives:
Assessing the effectiveness of non-invasive techniques for asthma and COPD monitoring was the main goal of this study; to evaluate the level of satisfaction patients had towards these devices from the perspective of user experience; and to describe the sociodemographic variables of users had served as important objectives. Furthermore, the study sought to evaluate the adequacy of the means through which the data was collected on patient's experience through the survey questionnaires designed.
Methods:
The study employed a cross-sectional survey design with a sample of 250 asthma and or COPD patients. Structured questionnaires concerning the knowledge, use, and satisfaction of non-invasive monitoring devices were used as supporting tools. The survey questions also included sociodemographic details which ensured the sample was not homogeneous. The data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistical measures, descriptive statistics, normality test (Shapiro-Wilk), reliability (Cronbach's Alpha), and descriptive statistics.
Results:
The results of the Shapiro-Wilk test indicated that the age data of participants was not normally distributed. The Cronbach’s Alpha for the survey items related to "Effectiveness of monitoring" and "Experience with devices" was 0.96, indicating excellent reliability. Descriptive statistics revealed that the mean age of participants was 45.2 years, with the majority of participants falling in the middle-aged group. The survey found that non-invasive monitoring techniques were perceived as effective in managing asthma and COPD, with a high level of patient satisfaction.
Conclusion:
The research underscores the possibility of using non-invasive monitoring techniques to improve the management of Asthma and COPD. All survey tools used in the study were reliable and accurate which ensures the validity of the findings. However, the demographic analysis suggests that these technologies are most advantageous for use by middle-aged and older individuals. Integration of non-invasive monitoring technologies into routine medical practice at the primary care level across all age groups is needed for future studies