Table 3.
Survey results for nurse triage study group. The values are the % of respondents in each category. There were 28–31 respondents
| Question | Strongly disagree | Disagree | Neutral | Agree | Strongly agree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirometer concerns | |||||
| The spirometer is easy to use | 3 | 7 | 3 | 29 | 58 |
| The spirometer display is easy to read | 3 | 7 | 36 | 55 | |
| The spirometer is reliable and has few technical problems | 3 | 13 | 16 | 42 | 26 |
| I received adequate training in using my home spirometer | 32 | 68 | |||
| The spirometer gives me accurate test results | 3 | 13 | 45 | 39 | |
| If technical problems occur, the staff are quick to respond and fix the problems | 3 | 17 | 33 | 47 | |
| The amount of time it takes to complete my daily home spirometry is acceptable | 7 | 3 | 39 | 52 | |
| Communications/interactions | |||||
| The home monitoring staff are responsive to my questions and concerns | 26 | 74 | |||
| My doctors are interested in reviewing my home spirometry tests | 4 | 7 | 29 | 25 | 36 |
| I am satisfied with amount of communication I receive from the home monitoring staff | 3 | 3 | 29 | 65 | |
| I am satisfied with the quality of my interactions with the home spirometry staff | 10 | 23 | 68 | ||
| Programme evaluation | |||||
| I am satisfied with the home spirometry monitoring programme | 7 | 4 | 45 | 45 | |
| Doing home spirometry makes me feel more secure in detecting problems with my lungs | 7 | 7 | 31 | 55 | |
| Home spirometry allows me to stay better connected to my health-care providers | 4 | 17 | 38 | 41 | |
| I would recommend using home spirometry to other patients | 4 | 7 | 24 | 66 |