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.

ABSTRACT: Prevalence of asthma in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is high, and training patients on correct inhaler technique is vital. To assess the effectiveness of inhaler technique labels incorporating the individual technique steps in image format on the retention of correct inhaler technique for patients with asthma living in the UAE and following inhaler training; secondly to investigate the effect of inhaler technique education using self-check pictorial labels on patients' overall asthma control. This single-blinded randomized controlled study was conducted in 2019 and followed consecutive recruitment of asthma patients visiting respiratory clinics at Rashid Hospital in Dubai. Patients were using a controller inhaler (Turbuhaler (TH), Accuhaler (ACC), or pressurized metered-dose inhaler (pMD

SUBMITTER: Basheti I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7918490 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature