Effect of changing reference equations for spirometry interpretation in Thai people

Reference values for spirometry in elderly individuals: a cross-sectional study of different reference equations

Background Spirometry is the single most important test for the evaluation of respiratory function. The results are interpreted by comparing measured data with predicted values previously obtained from a reference population. Reference equations for spirometry have been discussed previously. The aim of this study was to compare reference values based on National Health and Nutrition Assessment ...

Age- and height-based prediction bias in spirometry reference equations.

Prediction bias in spirometry reference equations can arise from combining equations for different age groups, rounding age or height to integers or using self-reported height. To assess the bias arising from these sources, the fit of 13 prediction equations was tested against the Global Lungs Initiative (GLI) dataset using spirometric data from 55,136 healthy Caucasians (54% female). The effec...

A comparison between peer-assisted learning and self-study for electrocardiography interpretation in Thai medical students

Introduction: Peer-assisted learning has been shown to be aneffective teaching and learning method. However, this techniquehas not been proven in Thai medical school. We aimed to comparethe effectiveness of peer-assisted learning and self-study ininterpreting an electrocardiogram in Thai medical students.Methods: This is a prospective, randomized controlled trial,<...

Effects of adopting the new global lung function initiative 2012 reference equations on the interpretation of spirometry.

BACKGROUND The recently generated spirometry reference equations from the Global Lung Function Initiative (GLI2012) provide a long-awaited opportunity for the adoption of a globally applicable set of normal reference values. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to document the likely interpretative effects of changing from commonly used current spirometry reference equations to the GLI2012 equ...

Spirometry interpretation in primary care.