ĐÁNH GIÁ KỸ THUẬT DÙNG BÌNH HÍT XỊT ĐỊNH LIỀU TRÊN BỆNH NHÂN COPD TẠI BỆNH VIỆN HỮU NGHỊ

Abstract

Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate techniques for using inhaler devices in COPD patients and related factors. Methods: A cross- sectional descriptive study was used on the group of COPD patients who being managed at the Asthma-COPD management unit of Frienship Hospital from Octhober 2023 to Octhober 2024. Results: 120 patients were enrolled in the study. 85,83% and 78,125% performed at least one step incorrectly with MDI and DPI. The steps are incorrect when using MDI is: shake the medicine, exhale with all my might, coordinate hand pressuare and mouth inhalation and hold your breath. With both MDI and DPI, the percentage of patients with an error in the extreme exhalation step is highest 62,5% and 65,6%. Related factors: Old age, lack of instruction received for inhaler technique by health caregives, join the COPD club are factors that are concerned. Conclusion: The patient has not used the correct inhalation technique is hight. We found association between inhaler misuse and old age, lack of instruction received for inhaler technique by health caregives, join the COPD club.