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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Respiratory Therapy
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Metered-dose inhalers (MDIs) with spacers are crucial for effective inhaled medication delivery.
  • Healthcare residents often lack confidence and knowledge regarding proper MDI and spacer technique.
  • Ensuring correct MDI and spacer use is vital for patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess and improve resident knowledge and comfort with metered-dose inhalers (MDIs) and spacers.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a targeted educational intervention on MDI and spacer utilization.
  • To determine the long-term impact of the educational intervention on resident proficiency.

Main Methods:

  • A pre-intervention questionnaire assessed resident knowledge and comfort with MDIs and spacers.
  • An educational intervention was delivered using multimedia videos and practical demonstrations.
  • Post-intervention and 3-month follow-up questionnaires evaluated knowledge and comfort levels.

Main Results:

  • Significant improvement (P < .05) in resident knowledge and comfort was observed immediately after the intervention.
  • Sustained significant improvements were noted at the 3-month follow-up assessment.
  • The educational program effectively enhanced residents' ability to use MDIs with spacers.

Conclusions:

  • A multimedia and demonstration-based educational intervention effectively improves resident knowledge and confidence in using MDIs with spacers.
  • The positive effects on resident proficiency with inhaler devices are durable, lasting at least 3 months.
  • Enhancing resident skills in MDI and spacer use contributes to improved quality of care in respiratory medication delivery.