Background: There is no systematic analysis to identify problems involved with instruction on
inhalation therapy for elderly patients. We conducted a nationwide questionnaire survey for …

Elderly patients often receive little or no teaching on the use of their inhalers. This study
evaluated a patient teaching programme, designed specifically for elderly people. The …

Background The number of elderly patients with asthma has been increasing in Japan.
Treatment for these patients should be provided based on the condition of individual …

Background: good inhaler technique and medication concordance is important for symptom
and disease control in chronic airways disease. Objectives: establish the prevalence of …

If adherence with therapy is to be achieved, when selecting a suitable device it is important
to take into account individuals' ability to use inhalers as well as their attitude towards their …

Objective To assess, using a standard observational tool, the ability of patients to
demonstrate and maintain proper inhaled medication administration techniques following …

Aim One of the most significant problems in the treatment of elderly patients is incorrect use
of inhaler devices. The purpose of the present study was to assess the parameters affecting …

Objective: Incorrect inhaler usage is frequent, particularly in elderly asthmatic patients. This
study aimed at comparing inhaler technique errors and their determinants, as well inhaler …

Objective: We investigated adherence barriers to inhaled medicines among older compared
to younger adults with asthma in Japan. Methods: Adherence barriers to inhaled medicines …

Background: Because the mean lifespan is increasing and the percentage of elderly people
among the population as a whole is also increasing, the management of elderly bronchial …