Asthma Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Asthma Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Inhaler technique Online training
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Adults aged 18 years or older 2. Newly diagnosed with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD at Songklanagarind Hospital 3. Inhaler naive with no prior regular use of inhaler devices 4. Prescribed at least one type of inhaler 5. Able to understand study procedures and provide informed consent 6. Able to use a smartphone and communicate via the LINE application either independently or with assistance from a relative
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Prior regular use of any inhaler device before enrollment 2. Systemic comorbidities with limited life expectancy (<12 months) or anticipated inability to complete scheduled follow-up
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| inhaler technique errors 2 weeks, 1 month, 3 month, 6 month, 12 month numbers of errors | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| exacerbations 2 weeks, 1 month, 3 month, 6 month, 12 month numbers of exacerbations per year,satisfaction 2 weeks, 1 month, 3 month, 6 month, 12 month level of satisfaction | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand