Repetitive instructions at short intervals contribute to the improvement of inhalation technique.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Inhaled medicines are key drugs for the treatment of asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. However, the variety of inhaler devices and complicated inhalation procedures have created confusion among patients, affecting their correct understanding of inhalation. Recent studies reported that up to 80% of patients made technical errors in inhalation and emphasized the necessity for patient education.

Objective

We aimed to assess the importance of inhalation-related instructions and to find clinical factors associated with improvements in the inhalation technique.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective, single-center study at a regional core hospital in Japan. Physicians and community pharmacists constructed an interactive instruction system and shared

SUBMITTER: Baba R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7203431 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature