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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
50 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2013-12-31
2014-01-31
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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NON_RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
NONE
Study Groups
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Written Education
These patients were video taped before they had any inhaler education using their own inhalers. They were then given written educational materials, and given 5 minutes to read these materials. They were then re-taped for their inhaler technique.
Written Document Educational Resource
A 2 page document with pictures discussing how to use an inhaler properly.
Online Video Education
These patients were video taped before they had any inhaler education using their own inhalers. They were then given online video education located at use-inhalers.com, and were asked to complete the education (took on average 5 minutes). They were then re-taped for their inhaler technique.
Online Video Education
Education which included step-by-step instruction on how to use their inhalers correctly as well as a webcam element that allowed users to see themselves practice their inhalers along with actors on screen.
Interventions
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Written Document Educational Resource
A 2 page document with pictures discussing how to use an inhaler properly.
Online Video Education
Education which included step-by-step instruction on how to use their inhalers correctly as well as a webcam element that allowed users to see themselves practice their inhalers along with actors on screen.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Clinical diagnoses of asthma or COPD
Exclusion Criteria
* Cognitive or physical dysfunction that, in the investigator's opinion, would interfere with completion of the study
* Significant co-morbidity that can confound asthma symptoms - e.g. Congestive Heart Failure, current smoker, uncontrolled Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, neuromuscular disease, chest wall deformity
18 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Northwestern University
OTHER
Romil Fenil Shah
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Romil Fenil Shah
Medical Student
References
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http://www.cdc.gov/VitalSigns/Asthma (accessed: 28 July 2012)
Press VG, Arora VM, Shah LM, Lewis SL, Ivy K, Charbeneau J, Badlani S, Nareckas E, Mazurek A, Krishnan JA. Misuse of respiratory inhalers in hospitalized patients with asthma or COPD. J Gen Intern Med. 2011 Jun;26(6):635-42. doi: 10.1007/s11606-010-1624-2. Epub 2011 Jan 20.
Hagmolen of ten Have W, van de Berg NJ, Bindels PJ, van Aalderen WM, van der Palen J. Assessment of inhalation technique in children in general practice: increased risk of incorrect performance with new device. J Asthma. 2008 Jan-Feb;45(1):67-71. doi: 10.1080/02770900701815834.
Fink JB, Rubin BK. Problems with inhaler use: a call for improved clinician and patient education. Respir Care. 2005 Oct;50(10):1360-74; discussion 1374-5.
Al-Jahdali H, Ahmed A, Al-Harbi A, Khan M, Baharoon S, Bin Salih S, Halwani R, Al-Muhsen S. Improper inhaler technique is associated with poor asthma control and frequent emergency department visits. Allergy Asthma Clin Immunol. 2013 Mar 6;9(1):8. doi: 10.1186/1710-1492-9-8.
Cavender A, Alban M. Compulsory medical service in Ecuador: the physician's perspective. Soc Sci Med. 1998 Dec;47(12):1937-46. doi: 10.1016/s0277-9536(98)00335-9.
Shah RF, Gupta RM. Video instruction is more effective than written instruction in improving inhaler technique. Pulm Pharmacol Ther. 2017 Oct;46:16-19. doi: 10.1016/j.pupt.2017.08.005. Epub 2017 Aug 7.
Other Identifiers
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STU00087922
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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