Peak expiratory flow in the standing and sitting positions is equivalent in adults : a cross-over study
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BACKGROUND: It is uncertain whether peak flow measurement is best done in the standing or sitting position.
METHODS: In this cross-over study, study participants were randomized to perform the initial peak expiratory flow (PEF) measurement in either standing or sitting position. The highest of three readings in each position were compared using paired t-test. A mean difference of <±25 l/min was set as the equivalence limits. Test of equivalence of standing and sitting PEF measurements was done using MedCalc Software. Test of agreement of standing and sitting PEF was assessed by Lin's concordance correlation coefficient and Bland-Altman limits of agreement.
RESULTS: Of the 100 study participants, 50% of them had asthma. There was a statistically significant difference between the standing and sitting PEF in adults suffering from asthma [mean difference 11 l/min, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 4 to 19], but not in the healthy individuals (mean difference 3 l/min, 95% CI = -6 to 12). The observed differences in PEF were small and may not be clinically important. In adults with and without asthma, the standing and sitting PEF were highly correlated and satisfied the test of equivalence.
CONCLUSIONS: The PEF in the standing and sitting positions was equivalent in adults. Therefore, performing PEF in either position is acceptable. However, health care practitioners should be aware of the small reduction in PEF when it is done in the sitting position. It is desirable that the position used is documented and the same position is used wherever possible.
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2020 |
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2020 |
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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:37 |
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Family practice - 37(2020), 5 vom: 19. Okt., Seite 637-640 |
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Englisch |
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Teng, Cheong Lieng [VerfasserIn] |
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Date Completed 25.10.2021 Date Revised 25.10.2021 published: Print Citation Status MEDLINE |
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10.1093/fampra/cmaa048 |
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| 520 | |a BACKGROUND: It is uncertain whether peak flow measurement is best done in the standing or sitting position | ||
| 520 | |a METHODS: In this cross-over study, study participants were randomized to perform the initial peak expiratory flow (PEF) measurement in either standing or sitting position. The highest of three readings in each position were compared using paired t-test. A mean difference of <±25 l/min was set as the equivalence limits. Test of equivalence of standing and sitting PEF measurements was done using MedCalc Software. Test of agreement of standing and sitting PEF was assessed by Lin's concordance correlation coefficient and Bland-Altman limits of agreement | ||
| 520 | |a RESULTS: Of the 100 study participants, 50% of them had asthma. There was a statistically significant difference between the standing and sitting PEF in adults suffering from asthma [mean difference 11 l/min, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 4 to 19], but not in the healthy individuals (mean difference 3 l/min, 95% CI = -6 to 12). The observed differences in PEF were small and may not be clinically important. In adults with and without asthma, the standing and sitting PEF were highly correlated and satisfied the test of equivalence | ||
| 520 | |a CONCLUSIONS: The PEF in the standing and sitting positions was equivalent in adults. Therefore, performing PEF in either position is acceptable. However, health care practitioners should be aware of the small reduction in PEF when it is done in the sitting position. It is desirable that the position used is documented and the same position is used wherever possible | ||
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