Access to Spirometry in Nova Scotia

test it is difficult to get a correct diagnosis of lung disease, and most importantly to get started
on the right treatments. In this study we will 1) describe the quality of breathing tests done in
the community; and 2) compare review and interpretation of breathing tests by a doctor to an
artificial intelligence algorithm available in the testing software. Nova Scotia Health, has been
conducting a pilot study in the community and will work with the intern to provide the data, review
preliminary results, and inform the interpretation and dissemination of the findings to key
stakeholders. Through this partnership the results of the pilot will be made available much faster and
will help to inform the next stage of the project. The evidence generated from this study will
inform Nova Scotia Health, and the Department of Health and Wellness whether community testing
can be done in a way that is comparable to the hospital setting, and whether innovative
algorithms embedded in commercially available software can be used safely to inform
diagnosis of respiratory conditions.

Faculty Supervisor:

Sanja Stanojevic

Student:

Partner:

Nova Scotia Health

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Professional, scientific and technical services; Public administration

University:

Dalhousie University

Program: