Background Problems with the use of inhalers by patients were noted shortly after the
launch of the metered-dose inhaler (MDI) and persist today. We aimed to assess the most …

Background Health systems worldwide are facing shortages in health professional
workforce. Several studies have demonstrated the direct correlation between the availability …

E-learning is Information Technology (IT) supported virtual education system. It has emerged
as a dominant channel of learning. The value of e-learning in education has led to a …

Whilst the inhaled route is the first line administration method in the management of asthma,
it is well documented that patients can have problems adopting the correct inhaler technique …

E-learning, or learning and teaching facilitated and supported through the application of
technology, is presently being used widely in all fields of education, and also being utilized …

Background Inefficient inhaler technique (IT) compromises the optimal delivery of
medication. However, the IT knowledge of health care professionals (HCPs) has received …

Introduction: Medication errors have been analyzed as a health professionals' responsibility
(due to mistakes in prescription, preparation or dispensing). However, sometimes, patients …

Objective. To assess the effectiveness of virtual patient cases to promote self-directed
learning (SDL) in a required advanced therapeutics course. Design. Virtual patient software …

Introduction: The inhaled route has many advantages, but requires the patient to use, and to
master the use of, an inhaler device. Poor inhaler technique and non-adherence to therapy …

BACKGROUND: Use of inhalers requires accurate completion of multiple steps to ensure
effective medication delivery. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the most problematic steps in the use …