&lt;p&gt;Assessment of Educational Inhaler Technique Interventions Among Community Pharmacists: A Systematic Review&lt;/p&gt;

Hussain, Farhat; Paravattil, Bridget

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“…Factors leading to nonadherence may be related to poor inhaler technique, a regimen with multiple drugs or devices, concern regarding side effects from the drugs, and cost of medications. [ 84 85 86 87 ] Other factors include lack of knowledge about asthma, lack of partnership in its management, inappropriate expectations, underestimation of asthma symptoms, use of unconventional therapy, and cultural issues. [ 30 88 ]…”

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The Saudi Initiative for Asthma - 2021 Update: Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of asthma in adults and children

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The Saudi Initiative for Asthma 2021 (SINA-2021) is the fifth version of asthma guidelines for the diagnosis and management of asthma for adults and children, which is developed by the SINA group, a subsidiary of the Saudi Thoracic Society. The main objective of the SINA is to have guidelines that are up to date, simple to understand, and easy to use by healthcare workers dealing with asthma patients. To facilitate achieving the goals of asthma management, the SINA panel approach is mainly based on the assessment of symptom control and risk for both adults and children. The approach to asthma management is aligned for age groups: adults, adolescents, children aged 5–12 years, and children aged less than 5 years. SINA guidelines have focused more on personalized approaches reflecting better understanding of disease heterogeneity with the integration of recommendations related to biologic agents, evidence-based updates on treatment, and the role of immunotherapy in management. Medication appendix has also been updated with the addition of recent evidence, new indications for existing medication, and new medications. The guidelines are constructed based on the available evidence, local literature, and the current situation at national and regional levels. There is also an emphasis on patient–doctor partnership in the management that also includes a self-management plan.

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“…Their main effect was a better quality of patient care. Such activity is successfully implemented in many countries and delivers noticeable results in patient care [ 15 ]. Providing information on medications, as well as counseling patients on how to use the inhaler, are the most common elements of the pharmacist’s intervention [ 16 ].…”

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The Influence of the Pharmacists’ Training on the Quality and Comprehensiveness of Professional Advice Given in the Field of Inhalation Techniques in Community Pharmacies in Poland

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Background: Following the example of other countries, it is very important to educate patients on the correct use of inhalers by properly trained healthcare professionals, including pharmacists. Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the quality and comprehensiveness of professional advice given by pharmacists on the use of inhalers, which was determined by the pharmacists’ level of training. Methods: The study was conducted from June 2019 to March 2020. 150 pharmacists from Poznan and Warsaw (Poland) were involved. Before the study began, the professional education of 240 pharmacists was conducted in Warsaw to implement standard operating procedures. The study used the model of a mystery shopper. Results: The conversation with a trained pharmacist lasted on average 5.5 min, with an untrained one—3.0 min (p < 0.0001). Placebo inhalers were used more often by trained pharmacists during patients’ education (p < 0.0001). Moreover, 10.3% of untrained pharmacists did not provide any education. Additionally, untrained employees’ quality of advice was assessed on an average of 3.5 points, while trained ones—7.6 points (p < 0.0001). Conclusions: This study has shown that there is a need for professional training among pharmacists in Poland, which translates into better patient education in the field of inhalation techniques.

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“…It is worth mentioning that a pharmacist's empathy and accurate questioning are very important for effective interviewing and providing professional advice for patients in a community pharmacy. Moreover such activity is successfully implemented in many countries and delivers noticeable results in patient care [11]. Providing information on medications, as well as, counseling patients on how to use the inhaler, are the most common elements of the pharmacist's intervention.…”

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confidence: 99%

The Influence of the Pharmacists’ Training on the Patients’ Education in the Field of Inhalation Techniques in Community Pharmacies in Poland

Waszyk-Nowaczyk

Targosz

Guzenda

et al. 2021

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Background: Following the example of other countries, it is very important to educate patients on the correct use of inhalers by properly trained healthcare professionals, including pharmacists.Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the quality and comprehensiveness of professional advice given by pharmacists on the use of inhalers, which was determined by the pharmacists’ level of training. Methods: The study was conducted from June 2019 to March 2020. 150 pharmacists from Poznan and Warsaw (Poland) were involved. Before the study began, the professional education of 240 pharmacists was conducted in Warsaw to implement standard operating procedures. The study used the model of a mystery patient.Results: The conversation with a trained pharmacist lasted on average 5.5 minutes, with an untrained one - 3.0 minutes. Placebo inhalers were used more often by trained pharmacists during patients’ education. 10.3% of untrained pharmacists did not provide any education. Additionally, untrained employees quality of advice were assessed on an average of 3.5 points, while trained ones - 7.6 points. Conclusions: This study has shown that there is a need for professional training among pharmacists in Poland, which translates into better patient education in the field of inhalation techniques.

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<p>Assessment of Educational Inhaler Technique Interventions Among Community Pharmacists: A Systematic Review</p>

Cited by 7 publications

References 32 publications

The Saudi Initiative for Asthma - 2021 Update: Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of asthma in adults and children

The Saudi Initiative for Asthma - 2021 Update: Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of asthma in adults and children

The Influence of the Pharmacists’ Training on the Quality and Comprehensiveness of Professional Advice Given in the Field of Inhalation Techniques in Community Pharmacies in Poland

The Influence of the Pharmacists’ Training on the Patients’ Education in the Field of Inhalation Techniques in Community Pharmacies in Poland

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