to investigate the additional value of the use of inhaler specific instruction cards in inhaler education in patients with asthma or COPD.
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Brief title
Condition
- Bronchial disorders (excl neoplasms)
Synonym
Research involving
Sponsors and support
Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
The proportion of patients demonstrating adequate inhaler technique.
Secondary outcome
The number of errors while using the inhaler.
Disease control, medication adherence, patient perceived side effects of
inhaled cortocosteroids, patient satisfaction/experiences with the inhaler and
instruction provided and satisfaction with the patient instruction card (in the
usual care + group only).
Background summary
Inhaled mediation is the cornerstone of the treatment of patients with asthma
or COPD. Adequate inhaler technique is crucial to maximise the benefits of
inhaled medication treatment. However, inadequate inhaler technique and device
mishandling is a common and widespread issue. Although device inhaler education
has been shown to improve outcomes, research into the most optimal method or
content of inhaler education is scarce. The newly developed inhaler specific
patient instruction cards might be beneficial in optimising inhaler education
in patients with obstructive pulmonary diseases resulting in beneficial effects
in the management of patients using inhaled medication.
Study objective
to investigate the additional value of the use of inhaler specific instruction
cards in inhaler education in patients with asthma or COPD.
Study design
a prospective randomised controlled trial.
Intervention
Patients in the usual care group will receive standard inhaler education from a
COPD nurse. Instruction will be verbally provided as well as correct inhaler
use will be demonstrated and practised.
Patient in the usual care + group will receive additional to the standard
inhaler education a inhaler specific instruction card to support the inhaler
education.
Study burden and risks
There are no risks with participating in this study. Patients will visit the
hospital twice and this visits will be combined as much as possible with
regular visits to the pulmonologist. Each visit will take about 45 minutes
(assessment of inhalation technique, inhalatation education, filling out
questionnaires). A possible advantage is that inhalatation technique is
improved which is beneficial for the efficacy of the inhaled medication.
van Swietenplein 1
Groningen 9728 NT
NL
van Swietenplein 1
Groningen 9728 NT
NL
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Age
Inclusion criteria
age 18 years or older
diagnosis asthma or COPD
using maintenance medication for pulmonary disease
Exclusion criteria
received inhaler education in preceding 6 months
difficulty with understanding the inhalation instruction (cognitive disorder or language problems)
Design
Recruitment
Followed up by the following (possibly more current) registration
No registrations found.
Other (possibly less up-to-date) registrations in this register
In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| Other | aangemeld bij Nederlands Trial Register kandidaat nr 22012 |
| CCMO | NL52999.099.15 |
| OMON | NL-OMON28559 |