Educational material on the utilization of spirometry device Spirobank Smart: Practice-based thesis
Smeds, Emma (2025)
2025
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2025120532926
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2025120532926
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The aim of this practice-based thesis was to produce educational material, video and power point slides on the use of the pocket-sized spirometry device Spirobank Smart. Spirobank Smart is a small spirometer used to assess lung function by measuring ventilation capacity and volume. It is operated through a mobile application via Bluetooth connection. The thesis was carried out in collaboration with Centria HealthLab’s RoboPop project. A five-minute instructional video on the use of the Spirobank Smart was produced. The video was filmed in Centria UAS home simulation space. Audio tracks were recorded separately. The audio and content of the video were created in Finnish. English subtitles were added to make the video accessible to non-Finnish speakers.
The theoretical framework focused on common respiratory diseases, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and the common symptoms, treatment, monitoring and diagnosis were discussed. The nurse`s role on patient education about these pulmonary diseases were also addressed briefly. Spirometry was identified as an essential tool in diagnosing both asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and as a tool for the patients` self-assessment. Interpretation of common spirometry values was included. Peak expiratory flow measurements were also added as a complementary tool in diagnosis and monitoring. The benefits and risks of health and wellbeing technology were also briefly described.
The main purpose of using the Spirobank Smart is to support the monitoring of respiratory diseases. Regular use of the device provides users with up-to-date information about their condition based on spirometry values and peak expiratory flow readings. Nurses have important role educating the correct use- and the interpretation of the results of health technology for the patients.
The theoretical framework focused on common respiratory diseases, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and the common symptoms, treatment, monitoring and diagnosis were discussed. The nurse`s role on patient education about these pulmonary diseases were also addressed briefly. Spirometry was identified as an essential tool in diagnosing both asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and as a tool for the patients` self-assessment. Interpretation of common spirometry values was included. Peak expiratory flow measurements were also added as a complementary tool in diagnosis and monitoring. The benefits and risks of health and wellbeing technology were also briefly described.
The main purpose of using the Spirobank Smart is to support the monitoring of respiratory diseases. Regular use of the device provides users with up-to-date information about their condition based on spirometry values and peak expiratory flow readings. Nurses have important role educating the correct use- and the interpretation of the results of health technology for the patients.