Inhaler device technique can be improved in older adults through tailored education: findings from a randomised controlled trial

To investigate the effects of inhaler device technique education on improving inhaler technique in older people with asthma. In a randomised controlled trial, device technique education was provided to a sample of 123 adults aged >55 years who had a doctor diagnosis of asthma. The active educatio...

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Published in:NPJ primary care respiratory medicine 2014-09, Vol.24 (1), p.14034-14034, Article 14034
Main Authors: Crane, Melanie A, Jenkins, Christine R, Goeman, Dianne P, Douglass, Jo A
Format: Article
Language:English
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Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Asthma - drug therapy
Bronchodilator Agents - administration & dosage
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Nebulizers and Vaporizers
Patient Education as Topic
Single-Blind Method
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Summary:To investigate the effects of inhaler device technique education on improving inhaler technique in older people with asthma. In a randomised controlled trial, device technique education was provided to a sample of 123 adults aged >55 years who had a doctor diagnosis of asthma. The active education group received one-on-one technique coaching, including observation, verbal instruction and physical demonstration at baseline. The passive group received a device-specific instruction pamphlet only. Inhaler technique, including the critical steps for each device type, was assessed and scored according to Australian National Asthma Council (NAC) guidelines. Device technique was scored objectively at baseline and again at 3 and 12 months post education. The majority of participants demonstrated poor technique at baseline. Only 11 (21%) of the active intervention group and 7 (16%) of the passive group demonstrated 100% correct technique. By 3 months 26 (48%) of the active group achieved adequate technique. Improvement in technique was observed in the active group at 3 months (P
ISSN:2055-1010
2055-1010
DOI:10.1038/npjpcrm.2014.34