Errors in the use of inhalers by health care professionals: a systematic review

V Plaza, J Giner, GJ Rodrigo, MB Dolovich… - The Journal of Allergy …, 2018 - Elsevier
Background Inefficient inhaler technique (IT) compromises the optimal delivery of
medication. However, the IT knowledge of health care professionals (HCPs) has received …

[HTML][HTML] Impact of community pharmacists in COPD management: inhalation technique and medication adherence

I Hesso, SN Gebara, R Kayyali - Respiratory medicine, 2016 - Elsevier
Background Inhalation technique and medication adherence are highly important for the
management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) since they are essential pre …

The economic burden of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and the impact of poor inhalation technique with commonly prescribed dry powder …

A Lewis, S Torvinen, PNR Dekhuijzen… - BMC health services …, 2016 - Springer
Background Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are common
chronic inflammatory respiratory diseases, which impose a substantial burden on healthcare …

[HTML][HTML] A systematic review of methods of scoring inhaler technique

R De Vos, A Hicks, M Lomax, H Mackenzie, L Fox… - Respiratory …, 2023 - Elsevier
Many inhaler devices are currently used in clinical practice to deliver medication, with each
inhaler device offering different benefits to overcome technique issues. Inhaler technique …

Optimising inhaled pharmacotherapy for elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: the importance of delivery devices

F Lavorini, C Mannini, E Chellini, GA Fontana - Drugs & aging, 2016 - Springer
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is common in older people. Inhaled
medications are the mainstay of pharmacological treatment of COPD, and are typically …

Effect of novel inhaler technique reminder labels on the retention of inhaler technique skills in asthma: a single-blind randomized controlled trial

IA Basheti, NM Obeidat, HK Reddel - NPJ primary care respiratory …, 2017 - nature.com
Inhaler technique can be corrected with training, but skills drop off quickly without repeated
training. The aim of our study was to explore the effect of novel inhaler technique labels on …

Pharmacists' perceived barriers towards delivering their emergency roles during the COVID-19 pandemic and perceived policymakers' responsibilities

IA Basheti, R Nassar, M Barakat… - … policy and practice, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Abstract Rational In March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the
coronavirus infectious disease as a pandemic referred to as COVID-19. As an essential …

Role of the pharmacist in improving inhaler technique and asthma management in rural areas in Jordan

IA Basheti, YB Salhi, MM Basheti… - Clinical …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction Pharmacists can have a valuable role in educating patients on correct inhaler
technique leading to improved asthma management. Rural areas can benefit from the role of …

Play and Learn with Patients—Designing and Evaluating a Serious Game to Enhance Nurses' Inhaler Teaching Techniques: A Randomized Controlled Trial

EJM Chee, L Prabhakaran, LP Neo… - Games for health …, 2019 - liebertpub.com
Objective: To describe the development and evaluation of a nurse-patient interactive serious
game in improving nurses' self-efficacy and performances in teaching the correct inhaler …

Inhaler training delivered by internet-based home videoconferencing improves technique and quality of life

RM Thomas, ER Locke, DM Woo, EHK Nguyen… - Respiratory …, 2017 - rc.rcjournal.com
BACKGROUND: COPD is common, and inhaled medications can reduce the risk of
exacerbations. Incorrect inhaler use is also common and may lead to worse symptoms and …