Publications by authors named "George D Edwards"
Background: Skeletal muscle dysfunction is common in COPD. Ultrasound-derived rectus femoris cross-sectional area (RFCSA) is a radiation free, non-invasive measure of muscle bulk that relates to quadriceps strength in people with COPD. However, there are limited longitudinal data for RFCSA, and it is not known whether longitudinal change in RFCSA reflects change in quadricep strength, exercise capacity, lower limb function or muscle mass.
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- The study investigates the effectiveness of AI decision support software in enhancing spirometry interpretation by primary care clinicians, aiming to address variability in diagnostic accuracy for chronic lung diseases.
- A randomized controlled trial will involve at least 228 clinicians in the UK to compare those using the AI software against those not using it, focusing on the accuracy of their interpretations compared to expert assessments.
- Ethical approval has been obtained, and the results will be shared through various platforms, including academic conferences and social media, to reach both professionals and the general public.
Background: Pulmonary rehabilitation improves mood disorder in COPD, but there are limited data in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The aims of this cohort study were to investigate whether pulmonary rehabilitation reduces mood disorder in IPF, and estimate the minimal important difference (MID) of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS).
Methods: HADS and core pulmonary rehabilitation outcomes were measured in 166 participants before and after an 8-week, in-person, outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation programme.