inhaler technique
Role of educational intervention with practical demonstration in improving inhaler technique
... the technique of inhaler use during initiation and its reassessment during subsequent follow-up ...of inhaler technique among asthmatic and COPD ...
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Effect of Implementing an Educational Program about Utilizing Proper Inhaler Technique on Knowledge and Practice of Patients with Emphysema
... Poor inhaler technique results in less than optimal delivery of medicine to the lungs and consequent inadequate symptom ...proper inhaler technique on knowledge and practice of patients with ...
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Inhaler technique: does age matter? A systematic review
... Poor inhaler technique and inferior asthma outcomes are evident in older ...dose inhaler (MDI) and dry powder inhaler (DPI) techniques across older adults and younger cohorts are ...correct ...
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Original Article Evaluation of Inhaler Technique amongst Asthmatic and COPD Patients Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital
... The percentage of patients with inadequate inhaler technique was higher among COPD group (n=144, 90.6%) than asthmatics (n=95, 67.4%) in the present study, as was observed by Melani et al [21] (2011) in ...
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Pharmacists' training to improve inhaler technique of patients with COPD in Vietnam
... This is the first study that has evaluated the impact of pharmacist-led training to improving the proper use of inhaler devices for COPD patients in a developing country. We have developed a comprehensive method ...
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Influence of inhaler technique on asthma and COPD control: a multicenter experience
... of inhaler-related training and to identify the crucial problems in this ...for inhaler technique ...the technique for a sample of more than 100 older patients with asthma showed that ...
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Competence in metered dose inhaler technique among dispensers in Mekelle
... dose inhaler (MDI), good inhaler tech- nique and adequate adherence are ...to technique, specific steps and good coordination are ne- cessary for the proper use of this ...mal technique can ...
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An evaluation of proper inhaler technique and adherence to treatment in asthma patients
... the inhaler practice at the national ...assess inhaler technique and different aspects of asthma management is the ...particular inhaler steps that are most likely to be performed ...
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The effect of providing feedback on inhaler technique and adherence from an electronic audio recording device, INCA®, in a community pharmacy setting: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
... routine inhaler technique training) with the use of the INCA® device for respiratory patients in a community pharmacy ...on inhaler technique and adherence three times over a 6-month period ...
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A study on effectiveness and progress outcomes of educational inhaler technique intervention in asthma and COPD patients
... In nebulizer, the most common error done by the patient was not repeating steps 4-6 until a cloud is visible, then not repeating three more times before use; before face to face training. After educating and ...
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<p>Role of the pharmacist in improving inhaler technique and asthma management in rural areas in Jordan</p>
... about inhaler technique leads to uncontrolled ...rst-time inhaler users and the subsequent regular, follow-up ...assess inhaler technique demon- stration skills, asthma control through ...
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Confidence in correct inhaler technique and its association with treatment adherence and health status among US patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
... correct inhaler technique, which if incorrect could have undermined the benefits and, therefore, confidence the inhaler was being used ...single inhaler because a high percentage of patients ...
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<p>The Relationship Between Clinical Trial Participation and Inhaler Technique Errors in Asthma and COPD Patients</p>
... Incorrect inhaler use is associated with poorer health outcomes, reduced quality of life, and higher healthcare utilisation in patients with asthma and ...metered-dose inhaler tech- nique in patients with ...
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A comparative analysis of errors in inhaler technique among COPD versus asthma patients
... of inhaler technique in a large-scale cohort of COPD vs asthma patients through direct observation of patients’ performance in real-life clinical practice and by using checklists based on the manufacturers’ ...
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<p>Inhaler technique errors in Romanian patients with asthma – a multicenter study</p>
... In order to evaluate the recorded inhaler technique errors, we adopted a within-subject design. One of the main advantages of the present study design is that only fewer participants are required and the ...
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Improved Metered Dose Inhaler Technique When a Coordination Cap Is Used
... The set of measurements using the MDI alone showed that only two (2.8%) of the patients used a slow inhalation flow with good coordination, consistent with previous observa- tions. (7) With the coordination cap fitted ...
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Improper inhaler technique is associated with poor asthma control and frequent emergency department visits
... Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways associated with bronchial hyper-responsiveness and reversible airflow obstruction [1,2]. The incidence and prevalence of asthma have increased during the past 20 ...
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Metered Dose Inhaler Technique in Asthmatic Patients A Revisit of the Malaysian Scene
... MDI technique may lead to overuse as the patient attempts to gain control of ...poor technique may also suffer an increase in asthma exacerbations compared to those who use the MDI ...MDI technique ...
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Factors associated with appropriate inhaler use in patients with COPD – lessons from the REAL survey
... Correct inhaler technique should be assessed at subsequent ...incorrect inhaler technique. Inhaler overuse and underuse are the most common forms of ...to inhaler use errors and ...
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The importance of inhaler devices: the choice of inhaler device may lead to suboptimal adherence in COPD patients
... number of medication to treat COPD, besides ICS/LABA FDC, showed to be not significant. An additional visit to the doctor was positively associated with medication adher- ence. Conversely, more than one physician visit ...
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