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Visualization of inhaled flow in achieving optimal use of a dry powder inhaler

Not Applicable
Conditions
bronchial asthma
Registration Number
JPRN-UMIN000023136
Lead Sponsor
Respiratory Medicine, Shonan Fujisawa Tokushukai Hospital
Brief Summary

Background: An optimal inhalation flow pattern is essential for effective use of a dry powder inhaler (DPI). We wondered whether DPI instructors inhale from a DPI with an appropriate pattern, and if not, whether self-training with visual feedback is effective.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Complete: follow-up complete
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
14
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Those who do not voluntarily agree to be participated in the study.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
umber of the DPI instructors who inhale from DPI with appropriate flow pattern.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
umber of the DPI instructors who have achieved appropriate inhalation pattern after self-training using a new visual feedback device.
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