Assessment of skills using a spacer device for a metered-dose inhaler and related independent predictive factors in caregivers of asthmatic preschool children

TOPAL E., Celiksoy M. H., Catal F., Sinanoglu M. S., Karakoc H. T. E., SANCAK R., ...More

INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF ALLERGY & RHINOLOGY, vol.6, no.2, pp.130-134, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 6 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.1002/alr.21648
  • Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF ALLERGY & RHINOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.130-134
  • Keywords: asthma, children, preschool, spacer device, skill, MDI, metered-dose inhaler, INHALATION TECHNIQUE
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

BackgroundThe correct use of inhalation devices is essential for successful therapy. We aimed to evaluate the skills in the use of a spacer device with an metered-dose inhaler (MDI) and factors that influence this skill in asthmatic preschool children's caregivers.