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The Effect of İnhaler Training and Reminders on Medication on Adherence in Elderly Individuals

RecruitingNAAges 65 Years - anyAllÇanakkale Onsekiz Mart University
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This study will evaluate the effect of metered-dose inhaler training and reminders on treatment adherence in elderly individuals.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion criteria for the study: * Age ≥ 65 years old * Having at least basic literacy, * Receiving metered-dose inhaler therapy for at least 6 months, * Being hospitalized in the pulmonary ward, * Presenting to the pulmonary function test unit, * Presenting to the pulmonary outpatient clinic, * Signing the informed consent form for participation in the study, * Having internet access and a mobile device with Android/iOS operating system, * Being able to use a telephone, * Having no communication barriers, * Being able to use the inhaler without needing assistance, * Making an error in at least one of the usage steps according to the MDI usage skills chart. Exclusion criteria for the study: * Age \<65 * Illiteracy * Receiving metered-dose inhaler therapy for \<6 months * Outpatient treatment * Being hospitalized in the intensive care unit * Being hospitalized in wards other than the pulmonary ward (such as surgery, physical therapy) * Visiting outpatient clinics other than the pulmonary clinic (such as surgery, physical therapy) * Not signing the informed consent form for participation in the study * Not having internet access and a mobile device with Android/iOS operating system * Not having telephone skills * Having communication barriers * Requiring assistance while using the inhaler * Not making any errors in the usage steps according to the MDI usage skills chart * Wanting to withdraw from the study/withdrawing from participation during the research process * Not completing the questionnaire
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What it tests

  • Metered Dose Inhaler Training
  • Metered Dose Inhaler Reminder Card
  • Metered Dose Inhaler Application Video
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Where

1 site
Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University
Çanakkale, Turkey (Türkiye)
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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