Virtual Teach-To-Goal™ Adaptive Learning of Inhaler Technique for Inpatients with Asthma or COPD.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) result in more than 1 million hospitalizations annually. Most hospitalized patients misuse respiratory inhalers. This misuse can be corrected with in-person education; however, this strategy is resource intensive and skills wane quickly after discharge.

Objective

The objective of this study was to develop and pilot a virtual teach-to-goal™ (V-TTG™) inhaler skill training module, using innovative adaptive learning technology.

Methods

Eligible adults with asthma or COPD completed a V-TTG™ metered-dose inhaler session with tailored rounds of narrated demonstration and self-assessments. The primary outcome was the proportion of participants with inhaler misuse post- versus pre-V-TTG™; secondary analyses te

SUBMITTER: Press VG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5498276 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jul - Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature