Comparison of small-group training with self-directed internet-based training in inhaler techniques

OBJECTIVES: To compare the effectiveness of small-group training in correct inhaler technique with self-directed Internet-based training.

DESIGN: Pharmacy students were randomly allocated to 1 of 2 groups: small-group training (n = 123) or self-directed Internet-based training (n = 113). Prior to intervention delivery, all participants were given a placebo Turbuhaler and product information leaflet and received inhaler technique training based on their group. Technique was assessed following training and predictors of correct inhaler technique were examined.

ASSESSMENT: There was a significant improvement in the number of participants demonstrating correct technique in both groups (small group training, 12% to 63%; p < 0.05; and Internet-based training, 9% to 59%; p < 0.05) post intervention, with no significant difference between the groups in the percent change (n = 234, p > 0.05). Increased student confidence following the intervention was a predictor for correct inhaler technique.

CONCLUSIONS: Self-directed Internet-based training is as effective as small-group training in improving students' inhaler technique.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2009

Erschienen:

2009

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:73

Enthalten in:

American journal of pharmaceutical education - 73(2009), 5 vom: 28. Aug., Seite 85

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Toumas, Mariam [VerfasserIn]
Basheti, Iman A [VerfasserIn]
Bosnic-Anticevich, Sinthia Z [VerfasserIn]

Themen:

Asthma
Comparative Study
Dry powder inhaler
Internet-based training
Journal Article
Randomized Controlled Trial
Turbuhaler

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 04.12.2009

Date Revised 03.11.2023

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

Förderinstitution / Projekttitel:

PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM191572225