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ArticlePatient education and counseling2019

Inhaler use and education characteristics among English and non-English speaking patients: A pilot needs assessment survey.

Sucharita Kher, Hillary Landau, Stephanie M Hon, Janis L Breeze, Nadine Al-Naamani, Jessica K Paulus, Andrew Martin, Rosemary Tsacoyianis

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  1. The Inhaler Technique Questionnaire (InTeQ): Development and Validation of a Brief Patient-Reported Measure.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022
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Sucharita KherDivision of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02111, USA. Electronic address: skher@tuftsmedicalcenter.org.
Hillary LandauTufts University School of Medicine, 145 Harrison avenue, Boston, MA, USA. Electronic address: Hillary.landau@uphs.upenn.edu.
Stephanie M HonTufts Medical Center, 800 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02111, USA. Electronic address: stephanie.hon@bmc.org.
Janis L BreezeTufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Tufts University, Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies, Tufts Medical Center 35 Kneeland Street, Boston, MA, 02111, USA. Electronic address: jbreeze@tuftsmedicalcenter.org.
Nadine Al-NaamaniTufts Medical Center, 800 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02111, USA. Electronic address: Nadine.Al-Naamani@uphs.upenn.edu.
Jessica K PaulusPredictive Analytics and Comparative Effectiveness (PACE) Center, Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies, Tufts Medical Center, 35 Kneeland Street, Boston, MA, 02111, USA. Electronic address: jpaulus@tuftsmedicalcenter.org.
Andrew MartinDepartment of Pharmacy, Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02111, USA. Electronic address: AMartin4@tuftsmedicalcenter.org.
Rosemary TsacoyianisDivision of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02111, USA. Electronic address: rtsacoyianis@tuftsmedicalcenter.org.

Funding

Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute (Pilot Supplement)UL1TR002544 · NCATS · TUFTS UNIVERSITY BOSTON · PI SELKER, HARRY P. · 2018 to 2022
$50.2M
Tufts Clinical and Translational Research InstituteUL1TR001064 · NCATS · TUFTS UNIVERSITY BOSTON · PI SELKER, HARRY P. · 2013 to 2017
$26.4M
NCATS NIH HHS UL1 TR001064NCATS NIH HHS UL1 TR002544
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveIdentify inhaler use characteristics among English (ESP) and non-English speaking patients (NSP) to develop quality improvement efforts.

methodsOutpatients were surveyed for technique confidence, education, preferences and disease control. We compared characteristics between ESP and NSP.

resultsOf 197 respondents, 75% were ESP, 25% were NSP. Compared to NSP, ESP responders were more likely female (57% vs 31%, p = 0.001), used inhalers for a longer time (10 vs 6 years, p = 0.008) and had higher rates of metered dose inhaler use (85% vs. 60%, p < 0.001). Both language groups had similar confidence in inhaler use, after adjustment for age, gender and duration of use. Similar rates of inhaler technique education were reported by ESP and NSP at the initial visit. More NSP reported receiving education at subsequent visits (54% vs. 72%, p = 0.03). Education for both groups was mostly performed by a clinician. Both language groups reported low internet use for learning proper technique, low interest in a separate education session, preferred an active learning method.

conclusionsThese findings will be used to further develop quality inhaler education efforts at our institution. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: Local patient preferences should be considered when designing inhaler education programs.

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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeMetered Dose InhalersAdministration, InhalationAdultAsthmaFemaleHumansLanguageMaleMiddle AgedNeeds AssessmentPatient Education as TopicPulmonary Disease, Chronic ObstructiveQuality ImprovementAsthmaBostonChineseCOPDCultureLanguageMetered dose inhalersNeeds assessmentPatient education as topicPulmonary medicineQuality improvement

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PMCPMC6491236

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