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Evaluating inhaler use technique in COPD patients
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| Author | Pothirat, Chaicharn Chaiwong, Warawut Phetsuk, Nittaya Pisalthanapuna, Sangnual Chetsadaphan, Nonglak Choomuang, Woranoot |
| Copyright Year | 2015 |
| Description | Journal: International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Evaluating inhaler use technique in COPD patients Chaicharn Pothirat, Warawut Chaiwong, Nittaya Phetsuk, Sangnual Pisalthanapuna, Nonglak Chetsadaphan, Woranoot Choomuang Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Allergy, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand Background: Poor inhalation techniques are associated with decreased medication delivery and poor disease control in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The purpose of this study was to evaluate techniques for using inhaler devices in COPD patients.Methods: A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted to assess patient compliance with correct techniques for using inhaler devices across four regimens, ie, the pressurized metered-dose inhaler (pMDI), the pMDI with a spacer, the Accuhaler®, and the Handihaler®. The percentage of compliance with essential steps of correct device usage for each regimen was recorded without prior notification when COPD patients presented for a routine visit, and 1 month after receiving face-to-face training. We compared the percentage of compliance between the devices and risk factors related to incorrect techniques using logistic regression analysis. Percentage of patient compliance with correct techniques was compared between the two visits using the chi-square test. Statistical significance was set at P |
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| Ending Page | 1298 |
| Page Count | 8 |
| Starting Page | 1291 |
| ISSN | 11769106 |
| e-ISSN | 11782005 |
| DOI | 10.2147/copd.s85681 |
| Journal | International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| Issue Number | 1 |
| Volume Number | ume 10 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited |
| Publisher Date | 2015-07-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Journal: International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Respiratory System Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
| Content Type | Text |
| Subject | Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health Health Policy |