Efficacy of an Education Protocol in the Correction of Inhalation Techniques in COPD

Efficacy of an Education Protocol in the Correction of Inhalation Techniques in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

This study evaluates the implementation of an education protocol and its impact on the correct inhalation technique in COPD patients presenting errors or mistakes. There will be 4 sessions, in each one the inhalation technique will be evaluated using a checklist of steps. Whenever errors are found, the correct use of each device will be educated through verbal explanation and written material will be delivered.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with COPD diagnosed by spirometry (presence of a postbronchodilator FEV1 / FVC ratio <0.7)
• Over 40 years old
• Use any of the following devices: metered dose inhaler, HandiHaler, Turbuhaler, Diskus, Aerolizer
• Have at least one error in the inhalation technique
• Signature of informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Artificial airway
• Cognitive impairment noted in the medical history
• Hearing loss that complicates the compression of simple orders
• Bilateral amaurosis
• Functional dependence for the use of inhalers
• Presence of abnormal movements in the upper limbs that interfere and / or impede the correct use of the devices