Outcome of illustrated information leaflet on correct usage of asthma-metered dose inhaler | Zendy

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Outcome of illustrated information leaflet on correct usage of asthma-metered dose inhaler

Author(s) -

Wendy Wrench,

Lynette Van Dyk,

S. Srinivas,

Ros Dowse

Publication year - 2019

Publication title -

african journal of primary health care and family medicine

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.654

H-Index - 20

eISSN - 2071-2936

pISSN - 2071-2928

DOI - 10.4102/phcfm.v11i1.2079

Subject(s) - medicine , checklist , asthma , health literacy , package insert , inhaler , metered dose inhaler , pictogram , intervention (counseling) , literacy , physical therapy , family medicine , health care , nursing , psychology , archaeology , economics , pharmacology , cognitive psychology , history , economic growth

Research globally has shown that metered dose inhaler (MDI) technique is poor, with patient education and regular demonstration critical in maintaining correct use of inhalers. Patient information containing pictorial aids improves understanding of medicine usage; however, manufacturer leaflets illustrating MDI use may not be easily understood by low-literacy asthma patients.

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