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Qualitative and quantitative evaluation of a standardized training model for improving patients' ability to use inhalers

Frontiers in Public Health, 2023
ObjectiveTraining contributes to the effectiveness of aerosol inhalation therapy. However, qualitative and quantitative evaluation of effective training methods is rarely reported. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a standardized training
Yuwen Huang, Yuwen Huang, Fangzhou Miao, Yunjian Dai, Cuie Chang, Xiaoyu Zhang, Haibin Dai   +6 more
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Assessment of Novel Inhaler Technique Reminder Labels in Image Format on the Correct Demonstration of Inhaler Technique Skills in Asthma: A Single-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial

Pharmaceuticals, 2021
Background: Prevalence of asthma in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is high, and training patients on correct inhaler technique is vital. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of inhaler technique labels incorporating the individual technique steps in ...
Iman Basheti, Bassam Mahboub, Laila Salameh, Mena Al-Ani, Ammar Abdulrahman Jairoun, Basema Saddik, Eman Abu-Gharbieh   +6 more
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An Indian perspective on the use of fluticasone/formoterol in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients

Indian Journal of Respiratory Care, 2021
Despite rapidly evolving health-care systems, India continues to have a high disease burden for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Rahul Sharma, Zafar Ahmad Iqbal, Hemant Kalra, Abhinav Guliani, Anil K Singh, Akshay Budhraja, Gaurav Jain, Bharat Mehrotra, Loveleen Mangla, Avi Kumar, Vinay Purohit, Monika Chinda   +11 more
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Evaluation of Proper Inhaler Use in Children Acute Asthma Admitted to the Emergency Department: A Single Center Cross-sectional Study

Erciyes Medical Journal, 2020
Objective: This study aimed to determine the accuracy of the inhaler technique used among asthmatic patients admitted to the emergency department (ED) due to acute asthma attack.
Ayşegül Aslan Çınar, Pınar Altınkaynak, Esen Besli, Mehmet Özdemir, Mustafa Arga   +4 more
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Improving the Inhalation Technique in Patients with Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases [PDF]

Journal of Biomedical & Clinical Research, 2016
The study aimed to assess the inhalation technique of patients with bronchial asthma/chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) via an objective method and to evaluate the effect of training in patients with incorrect technique.
Zlatina Ivanova, Nikolay Kyuchukov, Iliya Krachunov, Nikolay Yanev, Pavlina Glogovska, Plamen Pavlov   +5 more
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Impact of Educational Programme on Inhalational Device Usage Techniques among the Patients Suffering from Asthma [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2021
Introduction: Aerosol inhalation is a mode of drug administration used in the management of asthma. Improper inhaler device usage techniques can lead to suboptimal therapeautic effect. Patients are very often prescribed inhaler devices without proper
S RAJESH KUMAR JAIN
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Study of Proper use of Inhalational Devices by Bronchial Asthma or Copd Patients Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2014
Objective: To examine the frequency of proper use of inhalation devices and influence of age and training on it. Materials and Methods: One hundred and five subjects of bronchial asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD); aged between ...
Avijit Ganguly, Anup Kumar Das, Anindya Roy, Anjan Adhikari, Joyashree Banerjee, Sumitra Sen   +5 more
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A study to monitor errors in use of inhalation devices in patients of mild-to-moderate bronchial asthma in a tertiary care hospital in Eastern India

Perspectives in Clinical Research, 2022
Context: Bronchial asthma is a chronic respiratory disorder which affects over 300 million people worldwide. Inhalation pharmacotherapy is the cornerstone in treatment of asthma, which is administered using inhaler devices.
Neha Akhoon, D B S. Brashier
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Comparing Inhaler Use Technique Based on Inhaler Type in Elderly Patients with Respiratory Disease [PDF]

Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases, 2021
Background The aim of this study was to investigate inhaler device handling in elderly patients. Inhaler devices with respect to misuse and error correction were also compared.
Ha Youn Lee, Jin Hwa Song, Ha-Kyeong Won, Yeonkyung Park, Keun Bum Chung, Hyo-Jeong Lim, Young Mee Ahn, Byoung Jun Lee   +7 more
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Inappropriate Peak Inspiratory Flow Rate in the Patients with Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Korea [PDF]

Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
Background While inhalation therapy efficacy hinges on attaining proper peak inspiratory flow rate (PIFR), the prevalence of inappropriate PIFR among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains unstudied in Korea.
Seong Hwan Youn, Hyun Jung Kim, Jae Seok Park, Sun Hyo Park, Yong Shik Kwon, Mi-Ae Kim   +5 more
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