چكيده لاتين :
Poor inhaler technique is a common problem both in asthma patients and healthcare
providers, which contributes to poor asthma control. This study was performed to evaluate the adequacy
of metered-dose inhaler (MDI) technique in a sample of physicians and nurses practicing in Hamadan
University hospitals. A total of 173 healthcare providers voluntary participated in this study. After the
participants answered a questionnaire aimed at identifying their involvement in MDI prescribing and
counseling, a trained observer assessed their MDI technique using a checklist of nine steps. Of the 173
participants, 35 (20.2%) were physicians and 138 (79.8%) were nurses. Only 12 participants (6.93%)
performed all steps correctly. Physicians performed essential steps significantly better than nurses
(85.7% vs. 63.8%, P < 0.05). The majority of healthcare providers responsible for instructing patients
on the correct MDI technique were unable to perform this technique correctly, indicating the need for
regular formal training programs on inhaler techniques.
