Table 5 Inhaler satisfaction before and after education.

From: The effects of repeated inhaler device handling education in COPD patients: a prospective cohort study

 

Before education (n = 261)

After education (n = 261)

P-value

FSI-10

44.36 ± 4.69

47.64 ± 4.08

 < 0.001

Easy to learn how to use the inhaler

4.36 ± 0.70

4.80 ± 0.55

 < 0.001

Easy to prepare the inhaler for use

4.48 ± 0.58

4.80 ± 0.52

 < 0.001

Easy to use the inhaler

4.51 ± 0.67

4.77 ± 0.55

 < 0.001

Easy to keep the inhaler clean and in good working condition

4.50 ± 0.60

4.85 ± 0.39

 < 0.001

Easy to continue normal activities with the use of the inhaler

4.38 ± 0.68

4.69 ± 0.65

 < 0.001

Inhaler fits my lips comfortably

4.51 ± 0.66

4.84 ± 0.46

 < 0.001

Easy to use in terms of size and weight

4.65 ± 0.49

4.87 ± 0.40

 < 0.001

Easy to carry the inhaler

4.20 ± 0.74

4.49 ± 0.67

 < 0.001

I feel that I am using the inhaler correctly

4.45 ± 0.77

4.78 ± 0.57

 < 0.001

Overall, I am satisfied with the inhaler

4.33 ± 0.73

4.75 ± 0.60

 < 0.001

  1. Data are presented as means ± standard deviations (ranges).
  2. FSI-10 Feeling of Satisfaction with Inhaler questionnaire.
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