Physiological mechanisms involved in the development of respiratory muscle weakness are varied and complex. This can pose a challenge in the management of patients with respiratory muscle weakness and their integration into the community. Clinical approach to these patients should encompass early assessment of respiratory muscle function and appropriate interventions to achieve the best possible patient care. Through enhancing healthcare staffs’ knowledge and skills, signs of respiratory failure can be identified early and addressed timely with a holistic respiratory care plan. This reduces hospital re-admissions and provides patients with support required to transit them from acute to community. With the aforesaid, healthcare professionals will also be empowered to deliver value-adding care and improve the patients’ quality of life. Therefore, this workshop aims to equip healthcare professionals  with the knowledge to identify patients with respiratory muscle weakness and provide up-to-date evidence and recommendations in the management of these patients through the whole care continuum.

Physiological mechanisms involved in the development of respiratory muscle weakness are varied and complex. This can pose a challenge in the management of patients with respiratory muscle weakness and their integration into the community. Clinical approach to these patients should encompass early assessment of respiratory muscle function and appropriate interventions to achieve the best possible patient care. Through enhancing healthcare staffs’ knowledge and skills, signs of respiratory failure can be identified early and addressed timely with a holistic respiratory care plan. This reduces hospital re-admissions and provides patients with support required to transit them from acute to community. With the aforesaid, healthcare professionals will also be empowered to deliver value-adding care and improve the patients’ quality of life. Therefore, this workshop aims to equip healthcare professionals  with the knowledge to identify patients with respiratory muscle weakness and provide up-to-date evidence and recommendations in the management of these patients through the whole care continuum.