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ArticleBMC medical education2024

Inhaler use technique course: an effective postgraduate training solution for pharmacists to enhance therapeutic outcomes as part of patient education.

Weronika Guzenda, Jerzy Żabiński, Beata Plewka, Michał Byliniak, Piotr Przymuszała, Piotr Dąbrowiecki, Michał Michalak, Magdalena Waszyk-Nowaczyk

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8 authors.

Weronika GuzendaPharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutical Care Division, Chair and Department of Pharmaceutical Technology , Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 3 Rokietnicka Street, 60-806, Poznan, Poland. wguzenda@ump.edu.pl.
Jerzy ŻabińskiDepartment of Organic and Physical Chemistry, Medical University of Warsaw, 1 Banacha Street, 02-097, Warsaw, Poland.
Beata PlewkaPharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutical Care Division, Chair and Department of Pharmaceutical Technology , Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 3 Rokietnicka Street, 60-806, Poznan, Poland.
Michał ByliniakInfarma, 182 Pulawska Street, 02-670, Warsaw, Poland.
Piotr PrzymuszałaDepartment of Medical Education, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 7 Rokietnicka Street, 60- 806, Poznan, Poland.
Piotr DąbrowieckiDepartment of Infectious Diseases and Allergology, Military Institute of Medicine, 128 Szaserów Street, 04-141, Warsaw, Poland.
Michał MichalakChair and Department of Computer Science and Statistics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 7 Rokietnicka Street, 60-806, Poznan, Poland.
Magdalena Waszyk-NowaczykPharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutical Care Division, Chair and Department of Pharmaceutical Technology , Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 3 Rokietnicka Street, 60-806, Poznan, Poland.

Funding

Poznan University of Medical Sciences 502-01-03314429-03439
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPatients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease could benefit from education on using inhalers provided by pharmacists. However, pharmacists may have limited competencies, indicating the necessity to implement appropriate postgraduate courses. The study aimed to evaluate an inhaler use course for pharmacists, including its impact on participants' knowledge and satisfaction.

methodsThe study involved 261 pharmacists from community pharmacies and was conducted between September 2019 and March 2021. A pre-post analysis of their knowledge of the topic was applied. Additionally, at the beginning of the course, participants were asked about their educational needs, and at the end, they completed a satisfaction survey. The preferred learning formats indicated by participants were interactive workshops and lectures.

resultsAs a result of the course, both their actual and self-assessed level of knowledge significantly increased. The percentage of correct answers in the test before the training was 24.4%, while after, it was 84.3% (p < 0.0001). Before the course, their average self-assessed level of knowledge was 52.0%, and after the training, it increased to 90.0% (p < 0.0001). Almost all respondents stated that the course met their expectations. They estimated their satisfaction at 94.0% and the usefulness of the provided information at 98.0%.

conclusionsImproved preparation of pharmacists resulting from their participation in the course can contribute to providing more professional advice to patients, thereby positively influencing the pharmaceutical care process in community pharmacies.

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Community Pharmacy ServicesPulmonary Disease, Chronic ObstructiveHumansNebulizers and VaporizersPatient Education as TopicPharmacistsTreatment OutcomeAsthmaCOPDInhalers’ use trainingPharmaceutical carePharmacist

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PMCPMC10875814

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