Using Correct Inhaler for Improving Asthma Control

Research proposal

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................3
Background to project.......................................................................................................................3
Research question..............................................................................................................................4
Aims and objectives..........................................................................................................................4
Protocol design..................................................................................................................................5
Data processing and analysis.............................................................................................................6
Implications for the study:.................................................................................................................7
Time course.......................................................................................................................................7
CONCLUSION.....................................................................................................................................8
REFERENCES......................................................................................................................................9

INTRODUCTION
Clinical research skills are the management of delivery for clinical study protocols,
study applications as well as clinical study reports. The clinical research skills such as ability
to create effective relationships among centre staff and colleagues as well the ability to
motivate others (1). These skills helps in development of understanding on study of illness
and health of people. The report will aim to analyse the research on using the correct inhaler
for improving asthma control. It will involve the background of research, protocol design,
research implications, methods, ethical considerations, implications, data processing as well
as a time course for the research.
Background to project
As per the views of Perumal, Leite van Zyl-Smit, (2020), the use of an appropriate
inhale and inhaler technique can improve medication efficiency as well as reduce the side
effects of dose and medications. As the inhaler therapy is the cornerstone of asthma treatment
as well as the direct delivery of medication allows the optimum safety and efficiency in
patients. Inhalers are the most common and effective techniques for the delivery of asthma
medication to lungs of patients. They can be available in various forms and can be used in
various forms as well. Some of the inhalers can be used for delivering single medication
while other can be used for delivering multiple medications (2).
Author Samady and et.al., (2019), said that, even though inhalers are the most
common and first preference for the administration method of asthma management, they
cannot be wholly depended upon them. As many of the patients lack the information and
knowledge on appropriate techniques, thus it reduces the impact of asthma. It means the
metered dose inhalers as well as the dry powder inhalers leads towards the poor disease
control and increases the healthcare costs. The inhaler are used as the sub-optimally leading
to increased costs and uncontrolled asthma disease as well as increased drug use for relief
preventative therapy or the medication (3).
However, Kocks and et.al. (2018), said that, despite the developments of new and
improved inhaler devices, there is no sustained improvements inpatient who are over 35 years
for using their inhalers. The ability of patients to use the inhalers as well as their choice for
inhaler device is a crucial issue. The incorrect use of inhalers is due to the lack of competence
in patients as well as due to non-adherence by patients who do not use the inhalers
appropriately. Patients need a lot of training to know how correctly they can use their

inhalers. If there are educational interventions which educate patients on choosing an
appropriate inhaler device and utilizing it appropriately then only they can help patients in
controlling asthma (4).
Similarly Ramadan and et.al. (2020), said that, asthma medicine is an important part
of controlling the asthma in patients. But, understanding how the inhalers can be used
appropriately and correctly can help in controlling the asthma medicine to lungs of patients.
But, inhaler mistakes are most common than the average. If the medication is not reaching
the lungs appropriately, then the asthma can be difficult to control. Reviewing the inhaler
techniques can be a good idea. This can improved with the help of self-administration of
inhaler medicines as well as from the educational interventions. Repeating training on
appropriate use the inhaler asthma can help in improving the asthma symptoms, lung
functions and quality of life of patients (5).
Facts about asthma added from BTS guidelines:
As per the British Theoracic Society, all the health professionals are advised to assess the
patients for future asthma attract risks in order to help personalise their future treatment and
care.
 It states that more than 5.4 million people are being treated currently for asthma in
UK.
 In year 2017, 1484 people have died from Asthma (6)
 As per the BTS, 3 people on an average die from the Asthma attack in UK.
 The National Health Services spends more than a billion euros for care and testing of
Asthma.
Reason for study:
The inhaler technique for asthma is considered to be very effective. However, not many
patients know regarding the appropriate technique for using the inhalers. The reason for study
is to analyse if the inhalers are effective in controlling asthma because poor techniques of
using inhaler can cause various issues and frequent admissions in hospitals.
Research question: