The Effects of Training on Inhaler Technique and Quality Of Life in Patients with COPD


Goris S., TAŞCI S., Elmali F.

JOURNAL OF AEROSOL MEDICINE AND PULMONARY DRUG DELIVERY, vol.26, no.6, pp.336-344, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 26 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.1089/jamp.2012.1017
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF AEROSOL MEDICINE AND PULMONARY DRUG DELIVERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.336-344
  • Keywords: COPD, training, quality of life, inhaler technique, METERED-DOSE INHALER, DRY POWDER INHALERS, OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY-DISEASE, INHALATION TECHNIQUE, RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS, EDUCATION-PROGRAM, ASTHMA, DEVICES, INSTRUCTION, PERFORMANCE
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: This experimental study was conducted to determine the effects of training on inhaler technique and quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).