Table 4 Competency with MDI among asthma patients attending UoGCSH in 2017/18 (n = 307)
Steps | Competency | Correct N (%) | Incorrect or missed N(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
1* | Shake the contents well | 273 (88.9%) | 34 (11.1%) |
2* | Remove the cap | 304 (99%) | 3 (1%) |
3 | Hold the inhaler upright | 154 (50.2%) | 153 (49.8%) |
4 | Tilt the head back slightly | 65 (21.2%) | 242 (78.8%) |
5* | Breath out slowly | 57 (18.6%) | 250 (81.4%) |
6* | Hold the inhaler in the mouth with the lips tightly sealed around. | 241 (78.5%) | 66 (21.5%) |
7* | Begin breath in slowly and deeply through the mouth and actuate the canister once | 133 (43.3%) | 174 (56.7%) |
8* | Hold breath for 10–20s | 77 (25.1%) | 230 (74.9%) |
9 | Exhale and wait one minute before the second dose | 78 (25.4%) | 229 (74.6%) |
10 | Shake again before the second dose | 222 (72.3%) | 85 (27.7%) |
11 | After use, replace the mouth piece cover | 300 (97.7%) | 7 (2.3%) |
Level of competency | Competent | Not competent | |
56 (18.2%) | 251 (81.8%) | ||