Inhaler technique in older patients with copd: pharmacist intervention in portugal

• In: Posters: Community Pharmacy: Access to pharmacists and pharmacy services
• At: Bangkok (Thailand) (2014)
• Type: Poster
• Poster code: POS-CPS070
• By: MADEIRA, Anabela (National Association of Pharmacies (ANF), Pharmacy Services Department (DSF), Lisboa, Portugal)
• Co-author(s): Costa, Suzete (Centre for Health Evaluation & Research (CEFAR), Lisboa, Portugal)
  Torre, Carla (Centre for Health Evaluation & Research (CEFAR), Lisboa, Portugal)
  Santos, Cristina (National Association of Pharmacies (ANF), Lisboa, Portugal)
  Santos, Duarte (Board, Lisboa, Portugal)
  Ferreira, Pedro (Board, Lisboa, Portugal)
  
• Abstract:

  Background information:
  Inhalation therapy is a major component of the COPD treatment. Errors in inhaler technique are very common and can impact drug delivery to the lungs.
  In 2012, a 5-month pharmacy-based pilot intervention comprising 3 patient scheduled visits was tested to promote the correct inhalation technique when using Handihaler® or..

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