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Knowledge and use of Spirometric Software (Pulmonary Function Test) by Health Care Workers of Gujarat

Dipali Rana, Arvind Kumar, M. Balaganapathy

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Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Journal 18(4):p 297-300, Oct. -Dec. 2025. | DOI: 10.21088/potj.0974.5777.18425.2

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Rana D, Kumar A, Balaganapathy M. Knowledge and use of Spirometric Software (Pulmonary Function Test) by Health Care Workers of Gujarat. Therapy Jr. 2025;18(4):297-300.

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Received : July 28, 2025         Accepted : September 01, 2025          Published : December 30, 2025

Abstract

Introduction: Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) spirometry helps in evaluation of the mechanical function of the lungs. They are based on research norms of gender, height & age, where predicted values compared with actual values. The normal spirometric values vary considerably according to ethnicity and the absence of spirometric reference values in a specific population result in the misinterpretation of spirometric results. Need of study: There are various Spirometric software available & it’s important to utilize the software which is most appropriate for particular ethnicity. Amis & objectives: To identify the knowledge and use of Spirometric software by healthcare workers. Methodology: Cross-sectional online questionnaire-based study was conducted across Gujarat from. The study involved health care workers including doctors, nurses, physiotherapists etc. The structured questionnaire was disseminated via Google forms. The questionnaire contains 25 questions. For statistical analysis done by applying independent sample t-tests and ANOVA. Result: A total of 50 responses were received. 55 % of healthcare workers not aware which software are they using when performing PFT. 80% are not aware about availability of Indian software and 87% of health workers believed to develop new Indian software for interpretation. Conclusion: Overall knowledge and use of spirometric software in certain component were unsatisfactory and inadequate among healthcare workers of Gujarat. There is need to develop spirometric software based on Indian ethnicity. And awareness should increase related to important of choosing appropriate software according to population for better interpretation.

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All authors contributed significantly to the work and approve its publication.

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This article does not involve any human or animal subjects, and therefore does not require ethics approval.

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We would like to express our gratitude to the patients, their families, and all those who have contributed to this study.

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Rana D, Kumar A, Balaganapathy M. Knowledge and use of Spirometric Software (Pulmonary Function Test) by Health Care Workers of Gujarat. Therapy Jr. 2025;18(4):297-300.

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Received Accepted Published
July 28, 2025 September 01, 2025 December 30, 2025
DOI: 10.21088/potj.0974.5777.18425.2

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Received July 28, 2025
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