Rochoy M, Muller A, Pelayo S, Bailleux B, Hedouin V, Girard J. [Asthma and scuba diving: Creation and evaluation of a website (For doctors, asthmatics and diving instructors)].
Rev Mal Respir 2021;
38:22-33. [PMID:
33455823 DOI:
10.1016/j.rmr.2020.11.008]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2019] [Accepted: 10/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Scuba diving has long been strictly contraindicated for asthmatics; this contraindication has been questioned in recent years. Our objective was to provide a website, evaluated by its users, for doctors, diving instructors and asthmatics.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Creation of the site Asthme-Plongee.com based on a peer-reviewed literature review, then distribution of a questionnaire in summer 2018 to diving clubs, general practitioner groups, pulmonologists and FFESSM federal offices, and via social networks.
RESULTS
Our sample consisted of 413 assessors, including 264 health professionals (63.9%), 74 asthmatics (17.9%) and 92 diving instructors (22.3%), spread over the entire territory of France. The structure of the website, the clarity of the information written and its relevance were generally appreciated by the entire population with a median score of 8/10. The site was found useful: 72.9% of respondents thought they would visit it later.
CONCLUSION
Faced with a growing number of amateur divers, it seems essential to raise awareness of current recommendations and good diving practices.
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