Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Respiratory Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Conditions
Interventions
The study is divided into three arms by block randomization: control, intervention A and intervention B:
1. Intervention A: written information
1.1. We will give written information about inhalation t
Sponsors
Instituto de Salud (Instituto de Salud Carlos III, MInisterio de Ciencia e Innovación) (Spain)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Confirmed COPD diagnosis by spirometry (SEPAR guidelines) 2. Belonging to the selected Primary Care Centers in Malaga area 3. Use of inhaled therapy 4. Accepted to participate in the study and given informed consent 5. Aged over 18 years 6. Male or female participants
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosis of other respiratory conditions which are not included in the COPD definition 2. Cognitive impairment problems
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Performance of correct inhalation technique 2. The correct inhalation technique will be measured by an investigator following SEPAR guidelines | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Pick flow measured at all visits 2. Dyspnea (Baseline dyspnea index (IDB) and Modified Medical Research Council (MMRC) questionnaires), measured at all visits 3. Functional status (spirometry), measured at visit of inclusion, visit 2 and visit 4. 4. Quality of life (St George and SeguiEPOC questionnaires), measured at visit of inclusion, visit 2 and visit 4 | — |
Countries
Spain
Outcome results
None listed