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New and emerging technologies for the diagnosis and monitoring of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease : A horizon scanning review
| Content Provider | SAGE Publishing |
|---|---|
| Author | Dixon, Louise C. Ward, Derek J. Smith, Joanna Holmes, Steve Mahadeva, Ravi |
| Copyright Year | 2016 |
| Abstract | There is a need for straightforward, novel diagnostic and monitoring technologies to enable the early diagnosis of COPD and its differentiation from other respiratory diseases, to establish the cause of acute exacerbations and to monitor disease progression. We sought to establish whether technologies already in development could potentially address these needs. A systematic horizon scanning review was undertaken to identify technologies in development from a wide range of commercial and non-commercial sources. Technologies were restricted to those likely to be available within 18 months, and then evaluated for degree of innovation, potential for impact, acceptability to users and likelihood of adoption by clinicians and patients with COPD. Eighty technologies were identified, of which 25 were considered particularly promising. Biomarker tests, particularly those using sputum or saliva samples and/or available at the point of care, were positively evaluated, with many offering novel approaches to early diagnosis and to determining the cause for acute exacerbations. Several wrist-worn devices and smartphone-based spirometers offering the facility for self-monitoring and early detection of exacerbations were also considered promising. The most promising identified technologies have the potential to improve COPD care and patient outcomes. Further research and evaluation activities should be focused on these technologies. |
| Related Links | https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1479972316636994?download=true |
| Starting Page | 321 |
| Ending Page | 336 |
| Page Count | 16 |
| ISSN | 14799731 |
| Issue Number | 4 |
| Volume Number | 13 |
| Journal | Chronic Respiratory Disease (CRD) |
| e-ISSN | 14799731 |
| DOI | 10.1177/1479972316636994 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Sage Publications UK |
| Publisher Date | 2016-03-11 |
| Publisher Place | London |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights Holder | © The Author(s) 2016 |
| Subject Keyword | new technology Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease monitoring diagnosis horizon scanning |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
| Subject | Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine |
