The effect of training of metered-dose inhaler technique on asthma control and quality of life in children with asthma: a randomized trial

Azak M., Mutlu B., Tamay Z. Ü.

CHILDRENS HEALTH CARE, cilt.50, sa.1, ss.44-63, 2021 (SSCI, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 50 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2021
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1080/02739615.2020.1821376
  • Dergi Adı: CHILDRENS HEALTH CARE
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, ASSIA, Child Development & Adolescent Studies, CINAHL, EMBASE, Psycinfo
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.44-63
  • İstanbul Üniversitesi-Cerrahpaşa Adresli: Evet

Özet

The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of two different training styles (with brochure or video) with follow-ups for metered-dose inhaler (MDI) technique on asthma control and quality of life in children with asthma. Training for MDI technique was provided to 66 children (age 7-11 years) by using an MDI Technique Checklist. On the day of training and 4 weeks later, asthma control level (as assessed using the Childhood Asthma Control Test-C-ACT) and quality of life (as assessed using the Pediatric Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire-PAQLQ) of the children were assessed. MDI Technique Checklist, C-ACT, and PAQLQ scores showed a statistically significant increase in both groups (p<.001), and technique reached the maximum score in the video group. Two different training methods on MDI technique provided the children with improved asthma control and quality of life. Follow-ups should be continued either to maintain or to improve skills.