Study protocol for impact of visual inhaler technique instructions on short-term outcomes in hospitalized patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acute exacerbations (AEs) are key events in the progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), accelerating the decline in lung function and increasing mortality considerably. Inhaler therapy is essential for COPD management; however, incorrect use of inhalation techniques can reduce drug efficacy and increase AE frequency. To optimize the effectiveness of inhaler use, we aim to conduct a randomized controlled trial, in which short-term visual instructions for inhalation use are provided to hospitalized patients with AE of COPD (AECOPD) to reduce AE frequency and severity within 12 weeks.

Methods

This will be a single-center, randomized controlled trial including hospitalized patients with AECOPD who meet the inclusion criteria at the China-Japan Fri

SUBMITTER: Wang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12827547 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature