💬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