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Bridging the Gap Between Prescription and Practice: Impact of Nurse-Led Inhaler Education

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Sponsor: Mansoura University Hospital

Conditions: Inhaled Steroid-Dependent Asthma

Interventions: Inhaler technique

Countries: Egypt

Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are among the most prevalent chronic respiratory conditions worldwide, affecting hundreds of millions of individuals and contributing substantially to morbidity, mortality, and healthcare burden. Although clinicians routinely advise patients verbally on inhaler use, the lack of structured, hands-on education results in significant variation in technique and consistently poor retention of skills over time.

Eligibility overview

Sex: ALL

Age: 18 Years to —

Healthy volunteers: No

Study type: INTERVENTIONAL

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults aged ≥18 years diagnosed with Asthma or COPD according to GINA / GOLD guidelines
* Current use of inhaler therapy (MDI, DPI, or Nebulizer) for ≥3 months.
* Able to understand instructions and perform inhaler technique assessments.
* Willing to provide informed consent and participate in all study assessments.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Acute exacerbation requiring hospitalization at the time of enrollment.
* Cognitive impairment or neurological disorders preventing understanding or proper inhaler use.
* Severe comorbidities (e.g., advanced heart failure, end-stage renal disease) that limit participation.

Locations (1)

Al Mansurah, Egypt