Inhaler Technique Training

NCT02283008 | Unknown

• 1 other identifier: IRAS Project ID: 153018
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 100
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

The evidence for poor inhaler technique is both well established and observed worldwide. What is unclear from the evidence is why individuals demonstrate poor technique, despite the majority admitting to having previously had instruction on inhaler technique. The primary research question is 'Will there be a difference between post education inhaler technique scores when comparing structured education against informal education?' To try and establish why individuals use inhalers incorrectly a semi structured interview is proposed

Conditions

Asthma Chronic; Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Inhaler technique scores will be compared at 6 weeks post inhaler technique education. The proportion achieving proficiency will be compared between those recieving usual care and those recieving structured care.

  6 weeks per cohort

Study Arms (2)

Standard care

NO INTERVENTION

This arm will receive standard care which involves informal education on how to use metered dose inhalers

Structured education

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

This arm will receive structured education on the use of inhalers. At 6 weeks post education inhaler technique will be re-assessed. Participants who fail to achieve a set level of competence may be chosen for semi structured interview.

Behavioral: Assessment of inhaler technique pre and 6 weeks post training

Interventions

Assessment of inhaler technique pre and 6 weeks post training BEHAVIORAL

Assessment of inhaler technique on day one. Education package and training on inhaler use at week 2. Final assessment to establish maintenance of inhaler competence at week 8

Structured education

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 35 Years - 90 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Lung Diseases, Obstructive

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Lung Diseases; Respiratory Tract Diseases

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Respiratory Nurse Specialist

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 31, 2014
• First Posted: November 5, 2014
• Study Start: December 1, 2014
• Primary Completion: August 1, 2015
• Last Updated: November 5, 2014

Record last verified: 2014-10