Use of office spirometers in Flemish general practice: results of a telephone survey

Background. While office spirometry is seen as potentially useful and feasible in general practice, little is known about its use in Flemish general practice. Our aim was to describe the use of spirometers by Flemish GPs, characteristics of their spirometry practice, training needs and preferences, and attitudes towards office spirometry. Methods. A telephone survey was set up in a random sample of Flemish GPs. Interviews were carried out by a GP researcher using a structured piloted questionnaire. Results. 197 out of 243 eligible GPs (81%) were interviewed. Most GPs (66%) had never used an of... Mehr ...