Asthma Chronic, Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Conditions
Brief summary
The evidence for poor inhaler technique is both well established and observed worldwide. What is unclear from the evidence is why individuals demonstrate poor technique, despite the majority admitting to having previously had instruction on inhaler technique. The primary research question is 'Will there be a difference between post education inhaler technique scores when comparing structured education against informal education?' To try and establish why individuals use inhalers incorrectly a semi structured interview is proposed
Interventions
BEHAVIORALAssessment of inhaler technique pre and 6 weeks post training
Assessment of inhaler technique on day one. Education package and training on inhaler use at week 2. Final assessment to establish maintenance of inhaler competence at week 8
Sponsors
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
35 Years to 90 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Inclusion criteria will be anybody whose regular treatment requires inhaled medication. They will be included regardless of age, disease, inhaler device used or cognition.
Exclusion criteria
* The only
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Inhaler technique scores will be compared at 6 weeks post inhaler technique education. The proportion achieving proficiency will be compared between those recieving usual care and those recieving structured care. | 6 weeks per cohort |
Outcome results
None listed