Access the full text.
Sign up today, get DeepDyve free for 14 days.
Mohammed Al-Wasil, Abdurrahman Al-Mohaimeed (2003)
Assessment of inhalation technique in primary care asthmatic patients using metered-dose inhalers with or without a spacer.Annals of Saudi medicine, 23 5
H. Wahabi, Rasmieh Alziedan (2012)
Reasons behind non-adherence of healthcare practitioners to pediatric asthma guidelines in an emergency department in Saudi ArabiaBMC Health Services Research, 12
V. Plaza, J. Sanchís (1998)
Medical Personnel and Patient Skill in the Use of Metered Dose Inhalers: A Multicentric StudyRespiration, 65
M. Al-Hassan (2009)
Assessment of Inhaler Technique in Patients Attending a Chest Hospital in Riyadh CityInternational Journal of Pharmacology, 5
P. Blaquiere, D. Christensen, W. Carter, Thomas Martin (1989)
Use and misuse of metered-dose inhalers by patients with chronic lung disease. A controlled, randomized trial of two instruction methods.The American review of respiratory disease, 140 4
A. Adinoff (1994)
METERED-DOSE INHALERS: DO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS KNOW WHAT TO TEACH?Pediatrics
Omer Alamoudi, R. Al-Mohammadi (2007)
Internists in training; what do they know about inhalers?Eastern Mediterranean health journal = La revue de sante de la Mediterranee orientale = al-Majallah al-sihhiyah li-sharq al-mutawassit, 13 1
A. Al-frayh (1991)
IgE-mediated skin reaction among asthmatic children in Riyadh.Annals of Saudi medicine, 11 4
M. Lee-Wong, P. Mayo (2003)
Results of a programme to improve house staff use of metered dose inhalers and spacersPostgraduate Medical Journal, 79
R. Schultz (1995)
Drug delivery characteristics of metered-dose inhalers.The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology, 96 2
W. Lenney (1997)
The burden of pediatric asthmaPediatric Pulmonology, 24
R. Beasley (1998)
Worldwide variation in prevalence of symptoms of asthma, allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, and atopic eczema: ISAACThe Lancet, 351
A. Melani, D. Zanchetta, N. Barbato, P. Sestini, C. Cinti, P. Canessa, S. Aiolfi, M. Neri (2004)
Inhalation technique and variables associated with misuse of conventional metered-dose inhalers and newer dry powder inhalers in experienced adults.Annals of allergy, asthma & immunology : official publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology, 93 5
Steven Kesten, Kevin Zive, Kenneth Chapman (1993)
Pharmacist knowledge and ability to use inhaled medication delivery systems.Chest, 104 6
D. Cockcroft (1993)
Practical issues in asthma management: correct use of inhalation devices.Annals of allergy, 71 2
A. Owayed, W. Al-Ateeqi, N. Behbehani (2006)
Proficiency of Pediatricians in the Use of Inhaled Medication Delivery Systems for the Management of AsthmaJournal of Asthma, 43
Jeffrey Jones, C. Holstege, R. Riekse, Lynn White, Theresa Bergquist (1995)
Metered-dose inhalers: do emergency health care providers know what to teach?Annals of emergency medicine, 26 3
J. Fink (2005)
Inhalers in asthma management: is demonstration the key to compliance?Respiratory care, 50 5
N. Chopra, Nicolae Oprescu, A. Fask, J. Oppenheimer (2002)
Does introduction of new "easy to use" inhalational devices improve medical personnel's knowledge of their proper use?Annals of allergy, asthma & immunology : official publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology, 88 4
N. Al-Haddad, S. Al-Ansari, A. Al-Shari (1997)
Impact of asthma education program on asthma knowledge of general practitioners.Annals of Saudi medicine, 17 5
A. Burton (1984)
Asthma inhalation devices: what do we know?British Medical Journal (Clinical research ed.), 288
N. Hanania, Richard Wittman, S. Kesten, K. Chapman (1994)
Medical personnel's knowledge of and ability to use inhaling devices. Metered-dose inhalers, spacing chambers, and breath-actuated dry powder inhalers.Chest, 105 1
A. Bauman, E. Comino, C. Mitchell, R. Henry, C. Robertson, M. Abramson, M. Hensley, S. Leeder (1992)
Asthma morbidity in Australia: an epidemiological studyMedical Journal of Australia, 156
Objective. To assess the theoretical and practical knowledge of health care providers (HCPs) in relation to the use of metered-dose inhalers (MDIs) and spacer devices. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, among 52 HCPs using a stratified random sampling technique. A questionnaire was used to assess theoretical knowledge; practical knowledge was assessed by direct demonstration of the use of an MDI and a spacer device. Results. Among the participants, 57% were female. The majority provided education to their patients (92%). Of the HCPs, 36.5% completed the demonstration of holding the spacer with a mask and MDI together and then shaking well 4 to 5 times, 78.8% completed the demonstration of cap removal, 15.4% completed the demonstration of checking for any foreign body in the spacer, 78.8% completed the demonstration of holding the device properly, 69.2% completed the demonstration of inhaling slowly and deeply, 55.8% completed the demonstration of maintaining the seal for 5 to 6 breaths after the MDI is pressed, 26.9% completed the demonstration of “if more puffs of medication are prescribed, complete these puffs,” and 25% completed the demonstration of washing the spacer with warm soapy water. The overall scores were good (16.6%), fair (44.4%), and poor (39%). Conclusion. Most of the HCPs in this study lacked basic knowledge and skills regarding the proper way to instruct their patients to use MDIs and spacer devices. There is a need to establish continuing education programs for HCPs about asthma inhaler knowledge and technique.
Journal of Asthma & Allergy Educators – SAGE
Published: Sep 11, 2013
Keywords: MDI,inhalation therapy,spacers,inhalation technique,asthma education
Read and print from thousands of top scholarly journals.
Already have an account? Log in
Bookmark this article. You can see your Bookmarks on your DeepDyve Library.
To save an article, log in first, or sign up for a DeepDyve account if you don’t already have one.
Copy and paste the desired citation format or use the link below to download a file formatted for EndNote
Access the full text.
Sign up today, get DeepDyve free for 14 days.
All DeepDyve websites use cookies to improve your online experience. They were placed on your computer when you launched this website. You can change your cookie settings through your browser.