也门哮喘和慢性阻塞性肺疾病患者吸入器技术评估。
Evaluation of inhaler technique among patients with asthma and COPD in Yemen.
作者信息
Al-Worafi Yaser M
机构信息
Clinical Pharmacy Department, College of Pharmacy, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates.
出版信息
J Taibah Univ Med Sci. 2018 Jul 3;13(5):488-490. doi: 10.1016/j.jtumed.2018.06.002. eCollection 2018 Oct.
OBJECTIVES
This study aimed to evaluate metered-dose inhaler (MDI) technique among Yemeni patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and to investigate factors that affect correct use of MDIs.
METHODS
A cross-sectional study was conducted in five pharmacies in the Yemeni capital city of Sana'a to evaluate MDI technique among adult patients with asthma and COPD and to investigate factors that influence proper application of MDI techniques.
RESULTS
Of 49 patients, 47 (95.9%) were males and two (4.1%) were females. The mean age of the patients was 52.90 ± 6 years (range: 43-64 years). This study showed that only nine patients (18.4%) demonstrated good knowledge of MDI techniques; two patients (4.1%) demonstrated moderate knowledge; the majority of patients (77.6%) showed poor knowledge regarding correct MDI technique. Previous training regarding MDI technique was the only factor that affected appropriate use of MDIs.
CONCLUSION
The majority of patients in this study could not use their MDI appropriately. Thus, patients should be educated regarding correct MDI technique upon dispensing of inhaler medications. Training and educational intervention programs may contribute to improved MDI technique among patients.
目的
本研究旨在评估也门哮喘和慢性阻塞性肺疾病（COPD）患者的定量吸入器（MDI）使用技术，并调查影响MDI正确使用的因素。
方法
在也门首都萨那的五家药店进行了一项横断面研究，以评估成年哮喘和COPD患者的MDI使用技术，并调查影响MDI技术正确应用的因素。
结果
49例患者中，47例（95.9%）为男性，2例（4.1%）为女性。患者的平均年龄为52.90±6岁（范围：43 - 64岁）。本研究表明，只有9例患者（18.4%）对MDI技术有良好的了解；2例患者（4.1%）有中等程度的了解；大多数患者（77.6%）对正确的MDI技术了解较差。之前关于MDI技术的培训是影响MDI正确使用的唯一因素。
结论
本研究中的大多数患者不能正确使用他们的MDI。因此，在分发吸入器药物时，应指导患者正确的MDI技术。培训和教育干预项目可能有助于改善患者的MDI使用技术。
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