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20 Nov 2024 · 3 minutes read

Meet Buddy: Your New Spirometry Coach

Buddy

Buddy spirometry coach — Buddy is designed to transform spirometry into a more enjoyable experience for patients and to streamline the process for healthcare providers – lowering the hurdle for high-quality spirometry.

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Hi, I’m Buddy, your friendly and knowledgeable spirometry coach! I’m excited to welcome you to the future of spirometry.

My mission is to help your patients achieve the best possible spirometry results through expert coaching and guidance.

Spirometry can be challenging and intimidating. That’s where I come in. I transform it into a more enjoyable and accessible experience for your patients and staff. With ndd’s patented TrueFlow calibration-free technology, the EasyOne Sky and I deliver high-quality, precise spirometry results, enhanced by automated coaching. Let me show you how!

The Importance of Good Spirometry Coaching #

Proper spirometry coaching is essential. It helps to achieve accurate results, enabling your clinical team to diagnose and manage respiratory conditions effectively.

Effective coaching can help reduce patient anxiety, eases nerves, and produces more reliable test results. Additionally, it streamlines the testing process, reducing the workload for healthcare staff while ensuring accurate, efficient outcomes.

Buddy’s Role in Spirometry Testing #

Now that we understand the importance of proper spirometry coaching, let’s discuss my role as your virtual partner in spirometry!

I engage with patients, demonstrate the correct spirometry technique, coach them through the breathing maneuver and provide real-time instructions. My clear, reassuring direction helps patients understand and replicate the maneuver easily. Immediate feedback allows patients to adjust their technique, ensuring the best results.

Benefits for Patients #

As a dedicated spirometry coach, I have three primary objectives: enhancing patient understanding, improving the test experience, and helping produce optimal results.

Enhanced Understanding: I provide clear, simple instructions and demonstrations to help patients grasp the test, making it less intimidating and encouraging better cooperation.
Improved Test Experience: My coaching makes patients feel more comfortable and confident during the test.
Optimal Results: My primary goal is to help produce high-quality results, that help in the diagnosis and monitoring of lung diseases. These results inform critical treatment decisions.

Benefits for Healthcare Staff #

My role as a spirometry coach benefits not only patients but also healthcare staff. With the right coaching, spirometry tests can become easier, helping to improve the overall workflow. Standardized coaching ensures consistent and comparable results, allowing staff to focus on other critical tasks while maintaining high-quality spirometry tests.

Buddy’s Coaching Process #

Let me share my coaching philosophy! I break down the spirometry test into manageable steps, making it more accessible and easier to understand. I use positive reinforcement to encourage and motivate patients throughout the test. I provide tips and adjustments to improve patient technique based on their performance.