Using Video Telehealth to Facilitate Inhaler Training in Rural Patients with Obstructive Lung Disease.
Telemed J E Health
; 25(3): 230-236, 2019 03.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Proper inhaler technique is important for effective drug delivery and symptom control in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, yet not all patients receive inhaler instructions.INTRODUCTION:
Using a retrospective chart review of participants in a video telehealth inhaler training program, the study compared inhaler technique within and between monthly telehealth visits and reports associated with patient satisfaction. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
Seventy-four (N = 74) rural patients prescribed ≥1 inhaler participated in three to four pharmacist telehealth inhaler training sessions using teach-to-goal (TTG) methodology. Within and between visit inhaler technique scores are compared, with descriptive statistics of pre- and postprogram survey results including program satisfaction and computer technical issues. Healthcare utilization is compared between pre- and post-training periods.RESULTS:
Sixty-nine (93%) patients completed all three to four video telehealth inhaler training sessions. During the initial visit, patients demonstrated improvement in inhaler technique for metered dose inhalers (albuterol, budesonide/formoterol), dry powder inhalers (formoterol, mometasone, tiotropium), and soft mist inhalers (ipratropium/albuterol) (p < 0.01 for all). Improved inhaler technique was sustained at 2 months (p < 0.01). Ninety-four percent of participants were satisfied with the program. Although technical issues were common, occurring among 63% of attempted visits, most of these visits (87%) could be completed. There was no significant difference in emergency department visits and hospitalizations pre- and post-training.DISCUSSION:
This study demonstrated high patient acceptance of video telehealth training and objective improvement in inhaler technique.CONCLUSIONS:
Video telehealth inhaler training using the TTG methodology is a promising program that improved inhaler technique and access to inhaler teaching for rural patients with COPD or asthma.
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Assunto principal:
Asma
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Educação de Pacientes como Assunto
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Telemedicina
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Doença Pulmonar Obstrutiva Crônica
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Fumarato de Formoterol
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2019
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Article