Evaluation of a structured pharmacist-led Inhalation Technique Assessment Service for patients with asthma and COPD in Norwegian pharmacies

Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients rely on inhaled medications for disease management. Many patients risk sub-optimal effect of their medication due to incorrect use [1 –7]. Previous studies have shown that inhaler technique education leads to improved inhalation technique, and that community pharmacists are in a particularly good position to provide such education since they are easily accessible primary health care professionals [8–10]. Studies so far have ge nerally evaluated interventions conducted exclusively for specific studies or in limited geographical areas.

Source: Patient Education and Counseling - May 22, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Karine Wab ø Ruud, Stine Wang Rønningen, Per Kristian Faksvåg, Hilde Ariansen, Ragnar Hovland Source Type: research