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      The use of multiple respiratory inhalers requiring different inhalation techniques has an adverse effect on COPD outcomes.

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          Patients with COPD may be prescribed multiple inhalers as part of their treatment regimen, which require different inhalation techniques. Previous literature has shown that the effectiveness of inhaled treatment can be adversely affected by incorrect inhaler technique. Prescribing a range of device types could worsen this problem, leading to poorer outcomes in COPD patients, but the impact is not yet known.

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          What the pulmonary specialist should know about the new inhalation therapies.

          B L Laube, H M Janssens, F H C de Jongh … (2011)
          A collaboration of multidisciplinary experts on the delivery of pharmaceutical aerosols was facilitated by the European Respiratory Society (ERS) and the International Society for Aerosols in Medicine (ISAM), in order to draw up a consensus statement with clear, up-to-date recommendations that enable the pulmonary physician to choose the type of aerosol delivery device that is most suitable for their patient. The focus of the consensus statement is the patient-use aspect of the aerosol delivery devices that are currently available. The subject was divided into different topics, which were in turn assigned to at least two experts. The authors searched the literature according to their own strategies, with no central literature review being performed. To achieve consensus, draft reports and recommendations were reviewed and voted on by the entire panel. Specific recommendations for use of the devices can be found throughout the statement. Healthcare providers should ensure that their patients can and will use these devices correctly. This requires that the clinician: is aware of the devices that are currently available to deliver the prescribed drugs; knows the various techniques that are appropriate for each device; is able to evaluate the patient's inhalation technique to be sure they are using the devices properly; and ensures that the inhalation method is appropriate for each patient.
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            Inhaler competence in asthma: common errors, barriers to use and recommended solutions.

            Philippe J Bousquet, H Chrystyn, G Scheuch … (2012)
            Whilst the inhaled route is the first line administration method in the management of asthma, it is well documented that patients can have problems adopting the correct inhaler technique and thus receiving adequate medication. This applies equally to metered dose inhalers and dry powder inhalers and leads to poor disease control and increased healthcare costs. Reviews have highlighted these problems and the recent European Consensus Statement developed a call to action to seek solutions. This review takes forward the challenge of inhaler competence by highlighting the issues and suggesting potential solutions to these problems. The opportunity for technological innovation and educational interventions to reduce errors is highlighted, as well as the specific challenges faced by children. This review is intended as a policy document, as most issues faced by patients have not changed for half a century, and this situation should not be allowed to continue any longer. Future direction with respect to research, policy needs and practice, together with education requirements in inhaler technique are described. Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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              Health-related quality of life is related to COPD disease severity

              Elisabeth Ståhl, Anne Lindberg, Sven-Arne Jansson … (2005)
              Background The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between health-related quality of life (HRQL) and disease severity using lung function measures. Methods A survey was performed in subjects with COPD in Sweden. 168 subjects (70 women, mean age 64.3 years) completed the generic HRQL questionnaire, the Short Form 36 (SF-36), the disease-specific HRQL questionnaire; the St George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ), and the utility measure, the EQ-5D. The subjects were divided into four severity groups according to FEV1 per cent of predicted normal using two clinical guidelines: GOLD and BTS. Age, gender, smoking status and socio-economic group were regarded as confounders. Results The COPD severity grades affected the SGRQ Total scores, varying from 25 to 53 (GOLD p = 0.0005) and from 25 to 45 (BTS p = 0.0023). The scores for SF-36 Physical were significantly associated with COPD severity (GOLD p = 0.0059, BTS p = 0.032). No significant association were noticed for the SF-36, Mental Component Summary scores and COPD severity. Scores for EQ-5D VAS varied from 73 to 37 (GOLD I-IV p = 0.0001) and from 73 to 50 (BTS 0-III p = 0.0007). The SGRQ Total score was significant between age groups (p = 0.0047). No significant differences in HRQL with regard to gender, smoking status or socio-economic group were noticed. Conclusion The results show that HRQL in COPD deteriorates with disease severity and with age. These data show a relationship between HRQL and disease severity obtained by lung function.
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                Journal ID (iso-abbrev): Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis
                Title: International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
                Publisher: Informa UK Limited
                ISSN (Electronic): 1178-2005
                ISSN (Print): 1176-9106
                Publication date (Electronic): 2017
                Volume: 12
                Affiliations
                [1 ] Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, School of Medical Sciences, University of Sydney and Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
                [2 ] Observational and Pragmatic Research Institute Pte Ltd, Singapore.
                [3 ] RCSI Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons; RCSI Education & Research Centre, Beaumont Hospital, Beaumont, Dublin, Ireland.
                [4 ] Department of Medicine, Respirology, McMaster University, ON, Canada.
                [5 ] Education for Health, Warwick, UK.
                [6 ] Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
                [7 ] Respiratory Institute, Hospital Clinic, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
                [8 ] Optimum Patient Care, Cambridge; Centre for Population Health Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.
                [9 ] Observational and Pragmatic Research Institute Pte Ltd, Singapore; Academic Primary Care, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK.
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                Publisher Item ID: copd-12-059
                DOI: 10.2147/COPD.S117196
                PMC ID: 5191843
                PubMed ID: 28053517
                SO-VID: dd69884b-1caa-4ec0-9e50-2b301961aa62
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                Keywords: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,exacerbations,inhalation technique,inhaler devices,matched cohort,observational
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                Keywords: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, exacerbations, inhalation technique, inhaler devices, matched cohort, observational

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