Inhaler technique training Version 1.0
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Evaluating the efficacy of 2 different educational strategies for improving and maintaining inhaler technique
IRAS ID
153018
Contact name
Paul Beeson
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Northampton School of Health
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 8 months, 2 days
Research summary
The evidence for poor inhaler technique is both well established and observed worldwide. What is unclear from the evidence is why individuals demonstrate poor technique, despite the majority admitting to having previously had instruction on inhaler technique. The aim of the research is to see if there is a difference between post education inhaler technique scores when comparing structured education against normal care which is an informal education session.
The research team will also try and establish why individuals use inhalers incorrectly with a semi structured interview.
REC name
East Midlands - Leicester South Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
14/EM/1201
Date of REC Opinion
27 Nov 2014
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion