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Basic Information
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UNKNOWN
NA
100 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2014-12-31
Brief Summary
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To try and establish why individuals use inhalers incorrectly a semi structured interview is proposed
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
NONE
Study Groups
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Standard care
This arm will receive standard care which involves informal education on how to use metered dose inhalers
No interventions assigned to this group
Structured education
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.
Assessment of inhaler technique pre and 6 weeks post training
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
Interventions
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Assessment of inhaler technique pre and 6 weeks post training
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
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Inclusion criteria will be anybody whose regular treatment requires inhaled medication. They will be included regardless of age, disease, inhaler device used or cognition.
Exclusion Criteria:
* The only exclusion criteria will be if a willing participant is not on an inhaler of any type.
35 Years
90 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Steven Hickey
Respiratory Nurse Specialist
Other Identifiers
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IRAS Project ID: 153018
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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