Inhaler Technique Training

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; Asthma Chronic

• Registration Number: NCT02283008
• Lead Sponsor: Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust

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

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2014-10
• Study First Submitted: 2014-10-31
• Study First Submitted QC: 2014-11-04
• Last Update Submitted: 2014-11-04
• Study First Posted: 2014-11-05
• Last Update Posted: 2014-11-05
• Study Start: 2014-12
• Primary Completion: 2015-08

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

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 exclusion criteria will be if a willing participant is not on an inhaler of any type.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
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