Evaluating the Efficacy of 2 Different Educational Strategies for Improving and Maintaining Inhaler Technique
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 入组人数
- 100
- 主要终点
- 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.
研究概览
简要总结
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
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Supportive Care
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 35 Years 至 90 Years（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Inclusion criteria will be anybody whose regular treatment requires inhaled medication. They will be included regardless of age, disease, inhaler device used or cognition.
排除标准
- •The only exclusion criteria will be if a willing participant is not on an inhaler of any type.
结局指标
主要结局
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.
时间窗: 6 weeks per cohort
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Steven Hickey
Respiratory Nurse Specialist
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust