ArticleTuberculosis and respiratory diseases2017
Short-term Evaluation of a Comprehensive Education Program Including Inhaler Training and Disease Management on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
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- Inhalation technique-related errors after education among asthma and COPD patients using different types of inhalers - systematic review and meta-analysis.NPJ primary care respiratory medicine · 2025Pooled it
- Effect of pharmacist-led inhaler technique assessment service on readmissions in hospitalized COPD patients: a randomized, controlled pilot study.BMC pulmonary medicine · 2022Trial
- Effectiveness of one-on-one coaching in improving pressurized metered dose inhaler (pMDI) technique among COPD patients: a prospective clinical study.BMC pulmonary medicine · 2021Trial
- The effects of repeated inhaler device handling education in COPD patients: a prospective cohort study.Scientific reports · 2020Trial
- Effectiveness of an educational intervention about inhalation technique in healthcare professionals in primary care: a cluster randomized trial.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2023Article
- The importance of reminders and patient preferences to improve inhaler technique in older adults with COPD.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2022Article
- Comparative Study of Inhaler Device Handling Technique and Risk Factors for Critical Inhaler Errors in Korean COPD Patients.International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseArticle
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Abstract
backgroundProper education regarding inhaler usage and optimal management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is essential for effectively treating patients with COPD. This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of a comprehensive education program including inhaler training and COPD management.
methodsWe enlisted 127 patients with COPD on an outpatient basis at 43 private clinics in Korea. The patients were educated on inhaler usage and disease management for three visits across 2 weeks. Physicians and patients were administered a COPD assessment test (CAT) and questionnaires about the correct usage of inhalers and management of COPD before commencement of this program and after their third visit.
resultsThe outcomes of 127 COPD patients were analyzed. CAT scores (19.6±12.5 vs. 15.1±12.3) improved significantly after this program (p<0.05). Patients with improved CAT scores of 4 points or more had a better understanding of COPD management and the correct technique for using inhalers than those who did not have improved CAT scores (p<0.05).
conclusionA comprehensive education program including inhaler training and COPD management at a primary care setting improved CAT scores and led to patients' better understanding of COPD management.
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