Challenges faced by adolescents and lung function technicians in Anuradhapura district, Sri Lanka, during spirometry: a qualitative study
The study underscores the need for specialized training required to conduct spirometry in adolescents and better awareness for adolescents and parents of lung function testing.
Authors
- Kasuni Ananda
- P Chandrasiri
- Hasara Nuwangi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6368-3695)
- Shashanka Rajapakse (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7487-2878)
- Dinan Perera
- Gajaba Nayakarathne (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-7629-926X)
Institutions
- University of Kent (GB)
- National Cancer Center (US)
- National Cancer Center (KR)
- Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (LK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Health
- Published
- 2025-09-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihaf097
- Primary Topic
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00