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Inhaler training and asthma knowledge are associated with a higher proportion of patients with correct inhaler technique in young but not in elderly asthmatic patients
dc.contributor.author | Ferreira, Eduardo Freitas | |
dc.contributor.author | Pascoal, Adriana dos Santos | |
dc.contributor.author | Silva, Patrícia | |
dc.contributor.author | Lourenço, Olga | |
dc.contributor.author | Valente, Maria La Salete | |
dc.contributor.author | Valente, Maria de Jesus | |
dc.contributor.author | Loureiro, Marli | |
dc.contributor.author | Gama, Jorge | |
dc.contributor.author | Fonseca, Joao A | |
dc.contributor.author | Taborda Barata, Luis | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2020-02-10T12:26:28Z | |
dc.date.available | 2020-02-27T01:30:19Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2019-02 | |
dc.description.abstract | Objective: Incorrect inhaler usage is frequent, particularly in elderly asthmatic patients. This study aimed at comparing inhaler technique errors and their determinants, as well inhaler technique self-perception versus real performance, between elderly and non-elderly asthmatics. Methods: Cross-sectional assessment of 92 elderly and 100 non-elderly asthmatics followed at specialty clinics. A standardized questionnaire was applied and inhaler technique demonstration was requested. Errors were assessed using checklists based on manufacturers’ instructions and inhaler technique was graded as correct, acceptable or incorrect. Chi-Square Test and Fischer’s Exact Test were used for comparative analysis of nominal variables. A p value equal to or less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Inhaler technique was correct in a minority of elderly and young patients, without significant differences between study groups. Only 11.1% of the elderly who classified their inhaler as easy and 12.7% who stated their technique was correct had no errors. Previous regular inhaler training was associated with better actual performance in young but not in elderly patients. Conclusion: Our study showed that in spite of regular follow up at specialized outpatient clinics, inhaler devices are associated with a high frequency of errors in elderly and non-elderly asthmatics. In addition, most patients tend to overestimate their technique as correct. Finally, previous, frequent training was associated with a significantly higher percentage of patients showing correct or acceptable technique but only in non-elderly asthmatics, which suggests that elderly asthmatics may need specifically tailored inhaler education programs. | pt_PT |
dc.description.sponsorship | POCI-COMPETE 2020- Operational Programme Competitiveness and Internationalization in Axis I - Strengthening research, technological development and innovation (Project No. 007491) | pt_PT |
dc.description.version | info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion | pt_PT |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1080/02770903.2019.1582063 | pt_PT |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10400.6/9170 | |
dc.language.iso | eng | pt_PT |
dc.peerreviewed | yes | pt_PT |
dc.subject | Asthma knowledge | pt_PT |
dc.subject | Determinants | pt_PT |
dc.subject | Inhalers | pt_PT |
dc.subject | Inhaler technique | pt_PT |
dc.subject | Self-perception | pt_PT |
dc.title | Inhaler training and asthma knowledge are associated with a higher proportion of patients with correct inhaler technique in young but not in elderly asthmatic patients | pt_PT |
dc.type | journal article | |
dspace.entity.type | Publication | |
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oaire.citation.endPage | 11 | pt_PT |
oaire.citation.startPage | 1 | pt_PT |
oaire.citation.title | Journal of Asthma | pt_PT |
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person.familyName | Silva | |
person.familyName | Lourenço | |
person.familyName | Valente | |
person.familyName | Valente | |
person.familyName | Reis Gama | |
person.familyName | Fonseca | |
person.familyName | Taborda Barata | |
person.givenName | Eduardo Freitas | |
person.givenName | Patrícia | |
person.givenName | Olga Maria Marques | |
person.givenName | Maria De La Salete Beirão | |
person.givenName | Maria | |
person.givenName | Jorge Manuel | |
person.givenName | João | |
person.givenName | Luis | |
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person.identifier.rid | B-7562-2008 | |
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project.funder.identifier | http://doi.org/10.13039/501100001871 | |
project.funder.name | Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia | |
rcaap.embargofct | Copyright cedido à editora no momento da publicação | pt_PT |
rcaap.rights | openAccess | pt_PT |
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