@article{eac1059616504f718827939a6ee429ed,
title = "Pulmonary function testing during SARS-CoV-2: An ANZSRS/TSANZ position statement",
abstract = "The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) and the Australian and New Zealand Society of Respiratory Science (ANZSRS) commissioned a joint position paper on pulmonary function testing during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in July 2021. A working group was formed via an expression of interest to members of both organizations and commenced work in September 2021. A rapid review of the literature was undertaken, with a {\textquoteleft}best evidence synthesis{\textquoteright} approach taken to answer the research questions formed. This allowed the working group to accept findings of prior relevant reviews or societal document where appropriate. The advice provided is for providers of pulmonary function tests across all settings. The advice is intended to supplement local infection prevention and state, territory or national directives. The working group's key messages reflect a precautionary approach to protect the safety of both healthcare workers (HCWs) and patients in a rapidly changing environment. The decision on strategies employed may vary depending on local transmission and practice environment. The advice is likely to require review as evidence grows and the COVID-19 pandemic evolves. While this position statement was contextualized specifically to the COVID-19 pandemic, the working group strongly advocates that any changes to clinical/laboratory practice, made in the interest of optimizing the safety and well-being of HCWs and patients involved in pulmonary function testing, are carefully considered in light of their potential for ongoing use to reduce transmission of other droplet and/or aerosol borne diseases.",
keywords = "aerosol, COVID-19, personal protective equipment, pulmonary function tests, respiratory function tests, SARS-CoV-2, spirometry",
author = "Borg, {Brigitte M.} and Christian Osadnik and Keith Adam and Chapman, {David G.} and Farrow, {Catherine E.} and Vanda Glavas and Kerry Hancock and Lanteri, {Celia J.} and Morris, {Ewan G.} and Nicholas Romeo and Schneider-Futschik, {Elena K.} and Hiran Selvadurai",
note = "Funding Information: Open access publishing facilitated by Monash University, as part of the Wiley - Monash University agreement via the Council of Australian University Librarians. Funding Information: Brigitte M. Borg is a current TSANZ Victorian Branch Executive Member. Christian Osadnik reports grant funding from RACGP, Rebecca L Cooper Medical Research Foundation, PRF Pat Cosh Trust Fund and GSK Australia, as well as speaker fees from Novartis Australia, all unrelated to the present work. Keith Adam reports payment for expert testimony unrelated to this work. Vanda Glavas reports funding from Respiratory SA unrelated to this work and is the current ANZSRS Regional Chair SA/NT. Kerry Hancock reports personal fees from Chandlers Hill Surgery and Spirometry Learning Australia outside the submitted work; personal fees and non‐financial support from Astra Zeneca, GSK, Novartis, Chiesi, Boehringer Ingelheim, Novartis and Cipla outside the submitted work; personal fees from Asthma Australia, National Asthma Council, Lung Foundation Australia and Optimum Patient Care Australia outside the submitted work; and royalties from Medicine Today Pty Ltd outside the submitted work. Celia J. Lanteri reports receiving speaker fees from Astra Zeneca, Boehringer Ingelheim and GSK for educational presentations unrelated to this work. Ewan G. Morris is a current Clinical Physiologists Registration Board (NZ) board member. Elena K. Schneider‐Futschik reports funding from NHMRC, Cystic Fibrosis Australia and TSANZ unrelated to this work. The other authors have nothing to disclose. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2022 The Authors. Respirology published by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd on behalf of Asian Pacific Society of Respirology.",
year = "2022",
month = sep,
doi = "10.1111/resp.14340",
language = "English",
volume = "27",
pages = "688--719",
journal = "Respirology",
issn = "1323-7799",
publisher = "Wiley-Blackwell",
number = "9",
}