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ArticlePharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)2021

Assessment of Novel Inhaler Technique Reminder Labels in Image Format on the Correct Demonstration of Inhaler Technique Skills in Asthma: A Single-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial.

Iman Basheti, Bassam Mahboub, Laila Salameh, Mena Al-Ani, Ammar Abdulrahman Jairoun, Basema Saddik, Eman Abu-Gharbieh

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Article in Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland), 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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7 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Iman BashetiDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Applied Science Private University, P.O. Box 166, Amman 11931, Jordan.ORCID 0000-0002-8460-1158
Bassam MahboubRashid Hospital, Dubai Health Authority, Dubai 4545, United Arab Emirates.
Laila SalamehRashid Hospital, Dubai Health Authority, Dubai 4545, United Arab Emirates.
Mena Al-AniSharjah Institute for Medical Research, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates.
Ammar Abdulrahman JairounHealth and Safety Department, Dubai Municipality, Dubai 67, United Arab Emirates.ORCID 0000-0002-4471-0878
Basema SaddikSharjah Institute for Medical Research, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates.ORCID 0000-0002-4682-5927
Eman Abu-GharbiehDepartment of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates.ORCID 0000-0002-5972-0681
Dubai Health Authority · AEUniversity of Sharjah · AEApplied Science Private University · JO

Funding

University of Sharjah REC-17-01-29-04
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPrevalence of asthma in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is high, and training patients on correct inhaler technique is vital.

objectivesTo assess the effectiveness of inhaler technique labels incorporating the individual technique steps in image format on the retention of correct inhaler technique for patients with asthma living in the UAE and following inhaler training; secondly to investigate the effect of inhaler technique education using self-check pictorial labels on patients' overall asthma control.

methodsThis single-blinded randomized controlled study was conducted in 2019 and followed consecutive recruitment of asthma patients visiting respiratory clinics at Rashid Hospital in Dubai. Patients were using a controller inhaler (Turbuhaler (TH), Accuhaler (ACC), or pressurized metered-dose inhaler (pMDI)). Following recruitment, patients were randomized into active group receiving educational intervention plus the inhaler label, and control group receiving educational intervention without the label. Patients were assessed at baseline and at one-month on their inhaler technique and asthma control.

resultsParticipants (

conclusionsRetention of correct inhaler technique and improved asthma control can be enhanced by using a specialized inhaler technique label in image format.

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asthmainhalerlabelstechniqueUnited Arab Emirates

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