Inhaler Technique Training
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseAsthma Chronic
- Interventions
- Behavioral: Assessment of inhaler technique pre and 6 weeks post training
- 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
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
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Structured education Assessment of inhaler technique pre and 6 weeks post training This arm will receive structured education on the use of inhalers. At 6 weeks post education inhaler technique will be re-assessed. Participants who fail to achieve a set level of competence may be chosen for semi structured interview.
- 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
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method