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 …

Health literacy is an important issue to consider in the provision of health-care to children.
Similar to the adult population, most parents face health literacy challenges. Of particular …

Appropriate selection and correct use of inhalation devices is an integral component in the
management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is well known …

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 …

Patient education is a critical factor in the use and misuse of medication inhalers. Inhalers
represent advanced technology that is considered so easy to use that many patients and …

With the current wealth of new inhalers available and insurance policy driven inhaler
switching, the need for insights in optimal education on inhaler use is more evident than …

Introduction: We appraised the roles and responsibilities assigned to community
pharmacists internationally and in Singapore. Materials and Methods: A systematic search of …

Instruction is critical in order to ensure correct technique with pressurized metered-dose
inhalers (pMDIs) by patients. The aim of this study was to compare the effects over time of …

BACKGROUND: Counseling has become an integral part of community pharmacy practice.
Previous reviews of research into pharmacists' counseling practices on prescription …

Objective: Correct inhaler technique is central to effective delivery of asthma therapy. The
study aim was to identify factors associated with serious inhaler technique errors and their …