Table 2 Results of usage, cleaning, and storage habits of current OPEP devices
Frequency of use | % |
|---|---|
Occasional (only when unwell) | 11 |
Infrequent (2–3 times per week) | 14 |
Once a day | 25 |
Twice a day | 44 |
Three or more times per day | 6 |
Cleaning frequency | % |
|---|---|
After each use | 53 |
Daily | 17 |
Every second day | 6 |
Twice a week | 5 |
Weekly | 11 |
Bi-weekly | 3 |
Not at all | 5 |
Duration of cleaning | % |
|---|---|
Less than 5 min | 15 |
5–10 min | 21 |
10–15 min | 22 |
15–20 min | 15 |
More than 20 min | 27 |
Duration of use | % |
|---|---|
Less than 5 min | 6 |
5–10 min | 47 |
More than 10 min | 25 |
Number of breaths performed | 22 |
Methods of cleaning | % |
|---|---|
Hand wash | 50 |
Steriliser | 15 |
Handwash + steriliser | 32 |
Dishwasher | 3 |
Storage habits | % |
|---|---|
Open un-protected (countertop/windowsill) | 24 |
Open protected (cupboard/drawer) | 18 |
Sealed container (plastic box/bag) | 46 |
Non-sealed container (soft case) | 12 |