Quality statement 3 | All patients initiated on home oxygen should have appropriate education and written information provided by a specialist home oxygen assessment team. |
Rationale | Patients initiated on home oxygen without formal education are often poorly compliant with their oxygen long term. Patient education is therefore an essential component of receiving home oxygen and should be tailored to individual needs and involve learning setting goals. Patient education should be delivered by professionals competent in the assessment and delivery of home oxygen. Written information should be provided to supplement individual educational sessions, with consideration given to language and literacy issues. |
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Description of what the quality statement means for each audience |
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Relevant existing indicators/data sources | For example, local data collection/audit. |
Source references | BTS Guideline for Home Oxygen Use in Adults (2015).3 |
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https://www.blf.org.uk/support-for-you/oxygen.5
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