Short-term Evaluation of a Comprehensive Education Program Including Inhaler Training and Disease Management on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease / 결핵및호흡기질환
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
;
: 377-384, 2017.
Artigo
em Inglês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-182300
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Proper education regarding inhaler usage and optimal management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is essential for effectively treating patients with COPD. This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of a comprehensive education program including inhaler training and COPD management.METHODS:
We enlisted 127 patients with COPD on an outpatient basis at 43 private clinics in Korea. The patients were educated on inhaler usage and disease management for three visits across 2 weeks. Physicians and patients were administered a COPD assessment test (CAT) and questionnaires about the correct usage of inhalers and management of COPD before commencement of this program and after their third visit.RESULTS:
The outcomes of 127 COPD patients were analyzed. CAT scores (19.6±12.5 vs. 15.1±12.3) improved significantly after this program (p<0.05). Patients with improved CAT scores of 4 points or more had a better understanding of COPD management and the correct technique for using inhalers than those who did not have improved CAT scores (p<0.05).CONCLUSION:
A comprehensive education program including inhaler training and COPD management at a primary care setting improved CAT scores and led to patients' better understanding of COPD management.
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Assunto principal:
Pacientes Ambulatoriais
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Atenção Primária à Saúde
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Nebulizadores e Vaporizadores
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Gerenciamento Clínico
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Doença Pulmonar Obstrutiva Crônica
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Inaladores Dosimetrados
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Educação
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Inaladores de Pó Seco
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Coreia (Geográfico)
Tipo de estudo:
Estudos de avaliação
Limite:
Animais
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Humanos
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
Ano de publicação:
2017
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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