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

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作者
Crane, Melanie A. [1 ]
Jenkins, Christine R. [2 ]
Goeman, Dianne P. [3 ]
Douglass, Jo A. [4 ,5 ]
机构
[1] Univ Sydney, Sch Publ Hlth, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
[2] Woolcock Inst Med Res, Airways Grp, Glebe, NSW, Australia
[3] RDNS Inst, CRC Asthma & Airways, Royal Dist Nursing Serv, St Kilda, Vic, Australia
[4] Royal Melbourne Hosp, Dept Immunol & Allergy, Parkville, Vic 3050, Australia
[5] Univ Melbourne, Parkville, Vic 3052, Australia
关键词
METERED-DOSE INHALER; DRY POWDER INHALERS; OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY-DISEASE; INHALATION TECHNIQUE; PRIMARY-CARE; ELDERLY SUBJECTS; ASTHMA CONTROL; MANAGEMENT; PEOPLE; COPD;
D O I
10.1038/npjpcrm.2014.34
中图分类号
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要
AIM: To investigate the effects of inhaler device technique education on improving inhaler technique in older people with asthma. METHODS: 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. RESULTS: 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<0.001) and remained significant at 12 months (P<0.001). No statistically significant improvement was observed in the passive group. CONCLUSION: The provision of active device technique education improves device technique in older adults. Passive education alone fails to achieve any improvement in device technique.
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