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

ABSTRACT

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.

Acknowledgments

We would like to thank the Istanbul University Faculty of Communication for their support in video shooting. We also thank the 12 experts for their contribution. We would also like to thank Amine Melek Yavuz who is in a role in the video.

Disclosure statement

This study is conducted by the researchers without conflict of interest.

Contribution

M.A. Conceptualization, Methodology, Validation, Formal analysis, Investigation, Resources, Writing – Original draft, Writing – Review & editing, Visualization, Supervision, Project administration, Funding acquisition.

B.M. Conceptualization, Methodology, Validation, Formal analysis, Investigation, Resources, Writing – Original draft, Writing – Review & editing, Visualization, Supervision, Project administration, Funding acquisition.

Z.T. Methodology; Editing.

Presentation

This research was presented as the oral presentation at the 2nd International 7th National Pediatric Nursing Congress between November 27-30.

Ethical considerations

The study was approved by the ethical committee of the Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Clinical Research Ethics Committee (ethics approval number: 347734) and informed consent was taken from the children and their parents.

Additional information

Funding

This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.