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DVD Versus Physiotherapist-Led Inhaler Education: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Khan, R; Yasin, F; O'Neill, S; Cahalane, E; O'Shea, R; Browne, B; Cournane, J; ... Shannon, H; + view all (2018) DVD Versus Physiotherapist-Led Inhaler Education: A Randomised Controlled Trial. The Irish Medical Journal , 111 (2) , Article 695. Green open access

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Abstract

Correct technique with inhalers is vital for therapeutic effect. Efficacy of DVD inhaler instruction was investigated. Secondary aims were to examine feasibility of an inhaler technique outcome measure, and to compare knowledge and self-efficacy after DVD or individual education. This was a randomised controlled trial conducted in a regional hospital paediatric ward, involving new or existing paediatric inhaler users. Inhaler technique was assessed pre-education in existing inhaler users. Participants were then randomised to message equivalent education by DVD or individually with a physiotherapist. Inhaler technique, self-efficacy and knowledge were assessed immediately post- and three months after education. Twenty one participants received DVD or individual education. There were no significant differences between groups for technique, self-efficacy or knowledge at any time. The outcome measure was feasible for use in a research study. DVD education was equivalent to individual instruction to teach parents how to use inhalers with their child.

Type: Article
Title: DVD Versus Physiotherapist-Led Inhaler Education: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Location: Ireland
Open access status: An open access version is available from UCL Discovery
Publisher version: http://imj.ie/dvd-versus-physiotherapist-led-inhal...
Language: English
Additional information: This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions.
UCL classification: UCL
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Population Health Sciences > UCL GOS Institute of Child Health
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Population Health Sciences > UCL GOS Institute of Child Health > Infection, Immunity and Inflammation Dept
URI: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10080963
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