Inhalation technique and asthma outcomes with different corticosteroid-containing inhaler devices.

Inhaler devices must be used correctly to ensure the effectiveness of the asthma treatment. This study evaluated inhalation technique across different types of corticosteroid-containing inhaler devices as well as health outcomes in patients with asthma. In a cross-sectional study, we evaluated inhaler technique by observing patients' handling of the inhaler devices and using checklists for four inhaler types, namely Diskus ( = 52), pressure metered dose inhalers (pMDIs;  = 41), Turbuhaler ( = 36) and Twisthaler ( = 16).

Medication adherence and health-related quality of life among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

This study evaluated medication adherence and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of Slovenian patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and examined the factors associated with HRQoL. Demographic and therapy information was collected from 65 patients through interviews. The St.

Criterion validity of 8-item Morisky Medication Adherence Scale in patients with asthma.

The 8-item Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8) is reliable and valid in patients with hypertension, but to our knowledge validity has not been established for patients with asthma. The aim of the study was to determine the criterion validity of the MMAS-8 in patients with asthma. In the cross-sectional study patients older than 12 year were recruited when dispensed asthma medications in community pharmacies.