The effectiveness of large group demonstration training method on the use of pressurized metered-dose inhaler in elderly with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pressurized metered-dose inhaler (pMDI) is the most commonly used inhaler devices in community hospitals in Thailand. However, the research work on large group demonstration training method in the use of pMDI and pMDI with spacer in cases of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is very limited. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of this training method in elderly with COPD patients.

Methods

This prospective cross-sectional study was conducted at COPD clinic, Chiang Dao Hospital, Chiang Mai, Thailand between June 2019 and July 2019. All patients being treated in the clinic were assessed for their inhalation technique and inspiratory flow. After the initial assessment, patients were given instructions regarding the correct inhalation t

SUBMITTER: Choomuang W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9096321 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature