Inhaler devices in asthma and COPD patients–a prospective cross-sectional study on inhaler preferences and error rates
J Schreiber, T Sonnenburg, E Luecke - BMC pulmonary medicine, 2020 - Springer
Background Inhalation therapy is the backbone of asthma and COPD control. However,
inhaler adherence and device mishandling continue to be a problem in real life. Some …
inhaler adherence and device mishandling continue to be a problem in real life. Some …
Going mobile with primary care: smartphone-telemedicine for asthma management in young urban adults (TEAMS)
Background The majority of adults with persistent asthma have chronically uncontrolled
disease and interventions to improve outcomes are needed. We evaluated the efficacy …
disease and interventions to improve outcomes are needed. We evaluated the efficacy …
[HTML][HTML] Impact of patients' perception of COPD and treatment on adherence and health-related quality of life in real-world: study in 53 community pharmacies
E López-Pintor, J Grau, I González… - Respiratory …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Patient adherence to treatment in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD) is essential to optimize disease management. We aimed to assess the impact of …
(COPD) is essential to optimize disease management. We aimed to assess the impact of …
Technical evaluation of soft mist inhaler use in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a cross-sectional study
W Zhang, L Xu, S Gao, N Ding, P Shu… - International Journal of …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Background Proper inhaler technique is highly relevant to the effective management of
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The tiotropium bromide spray …
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The tiotropium bromide spray …
Treatment patterns and cost of exacerbations in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease using multiple inhaler triple therapy in South Korea
Background Multiple inhaler triple therapy (MITT), comprising inhaled corticosteroids (ICS),
long-acting beta-agonists (LABA), and long-acting muscarinic antagonists (LAMA), has been …
long-acting beta-agonists (LABA), and long-acting muscarinic antagonists (LAMA), has been …
Closing gaps in asthma care in India–World Asthma Day 2022
'Closing gaps in asthma care'is the theme that the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) has
promoted for World Asthma Day 2022. We take the opportunity to shine a spotlight on a …
promoted for World Asthma Day 2022. We take the opportunity to shine a spotlight on a …
Inhaler use technique course: an effective postgraduate training solution for pharmacists to enhance therapeutic outcomes as part of patient education
W Guzenda, J Żabiński, B Plewka, M Byliniak… - BMC Medical …, 2024 - Springer
Background Patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease could benefit
from education on using inhalers provided by pharmacists. However, pharmacists may have …
from education on using inhalers provided by pharmacists. However, pharmacists may have …
Effectiveness of an educational intervention about inhalation technique in healthcare professionals in primary care: a cluster randomized trial
N Vázquez-González, J Leiva-Fernández… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Background: Incorrect inhalation technique (IT) is an important issue for chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) patients and healthcare professionals. Studies in which …
pulmonary disease (COPD) patients and healthcare professionals. Studies in which …
The importance of reminders and patient preferences to improve inhaler technique in older adults with COPD
P Barnestein-Fonseca, VM Cotta-Luque… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Objectives: Medication non-adherence in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease is common. The aim is to evaluate the efficacy of two interventions to improve the …
disease is common. The aim is to evaluate the efficacy of two interventions to improve the …
Are there differences in the patient-reported medication-related problems among asthma and allergy patients? A community pharmacy survey in Finland
JM Heikkilä, P Bergman, J Jantunen, J Salimäki… - BMC Public Health, 2023 - Springer
Background A medication-related problem is an event involving medication that interferes
with desired health outcomes. Those are largely studied among asthma patients, but little is …
with desired health outcomes. Those are largely studied among asthma patients, but little is …