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Evaluation of the Metered Dose Inhaler Technique: Initial Assessment and Post-counseling Improvements Among the Indian Population.
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Objective The objective of this study was to evaluate errors in the use of metered-dose inhalers (MDIs) among patients diagnosed with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Additionally, we aimed to assess improvements following corrective interventions. Settings and design This cross-sectional study was done by simple random sampling. Methods and materials This study was done at a tertiary care center in South India in an outpatient department and ward for tuberculosis and chest disease to find out the right way to use an MDI and investigate the reasons why people with asthma and COPD don't use it correctly. There were a total of 12 steps. The patient was given an empty canister to try the inhalation technique and was scored one point for every correct step and zero for every incorrect step, for a total of 12 steps. Following the demonstration, an educator used a variety of tools, including verbal communication, pictorial demonstrations, and practical demonstrations, to correct the mistakes. After education was provided, post-interventional data was collected. Results During pre-intervention of the 12 steps out of the 183 participants, step one had 183 correct participants (100%), step two had 104 correct participants (56.83%), step three had 129 correct participants (70.49%), step four had 71 correct participants (38.79%), step five had 167 correct participants (91.25%), step six had 123 correct participants (67.21%), step seven had 132 correct participants (72.13%), step eight had 81 correct participants (43.71%), step nine had 123 correct participants (67.21%), step 10 had 108 correct participants (59.01%), step 11 had 128 correct participants (69.94%), and step 12 had 175 correct participants (95.62%). During the post-intervention of the 12 steps, out of the 183 participants, step one remained at 183 correct participants (100%), step two increased to 149 correct participants (81.42%), step three to step seven increased to 183 correct participants (100%), step eight increased to 142 correct participants (77.59%), step nine increased to 174 correct participants (95.08%), step 10 increased to 177 correct participants (96.72%), step 11 increased to 143 correct participants (78.14%) and step 12 increased to 177 correct participants (96.72%). Conclusion This study highlights the prevalent errors in the use of metered-dose inhalers (MDIs) among patients diagnosed with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The results demonstrate significant improvements in the MDI technique. Following educational interventions such as verbal communication, pictorial demonstrations, and practical exercises, patients were able to correct their inhaler technique effectively and emphasized the importance of patient education and counseling to ensure the maintenance of correct usage over time.
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