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Impact of PIF, Inhalation Technique and Medication Adherence on Health Status and Exacerbations in COPD: Protocol of a Real-World Observational Study (PIFotal COPD Study)
IntroductionDry powder inhalers (DPIs), a commonly prescribed inhaler type for respiratory diseases, require patients to generate sufficient peak...
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Electronic Monitoring Devices to Support Inhalation Technique in Patients with Asthma: a Narrative Review
Purpose of ReviewImproper inhaling technique is common and is associated with poor patient outcomes. However, digital e-health devices may offer...
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Identifying critical inhalation technique errors in Dry Powder Inhaler use in patients with COPD based on the association with health status and exacerbations: findings from the multi-country cross-sectional observational PIFotal study
BackgroundCorrect inhaler use depends on a complex interplay of factors, including device preparation and generating sufficient inspiratory flow. It...
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Urinary profiles of methoxyphenamine and its metabolite after inhalation of methoxyphenamine smoke in humans: aiming to distinguish between active and passive exposure
PurposeMethamphetamine (METH) is commonly abused through smoking. However, the lack of evidence regarding differences in urinary METH excretion after...
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Risk Factors Associated with Medication Administration Errors in Children: A Prospective Direct Observational Study of Paediatric Inpatients
IntroductionLimited evidence exists regarding medication administration errors (MAEs) on general paediatric wards or associated risk factors exists.
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Are there differences in the patient-reported medication-related problems among asthma and allergy patients? A community pharmacy survey in Finland
BackgroundA medication-related problem is an event involving medication that interferes with desired health outcomes. Those are largely studied among...
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Risk factors associated with radiolucent foreign body inhalation in adults: a 10-year retrospective cohort study
BackgroundForeign body aspiration (FBA) is a serious condition with high morbidity and mortality rates. Although chest radiography is generally the...
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Medication errors related to high-alert medications in a paediatric university hospital – a cross-sectional study analysing error reporting system data
BackgroundPaediatric patients are prone to medication errors, and only a few studies have explored errors in high-alert medications in children. The...
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Detectability of Medication Errors With a STOPP/START-Based Medication Review in Older People Prior to a Potentially Preventable Drug-Related Hospital Admission
IntroductionMultimorbidity and polypharmacy are risk factors for drug-related hospital admissions (DRAs) in the ageing population. DRAs caused by...
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Medication Adherence and Asthma Control with Once-Daily Indacaterol/Glycopyrronium/Mometasone Furoate Breezhaler Digital Companion: 90-Day Analysis from Germany
IntroductionSuboptimal adherence to inhaled asthma therapy is associated with poor clinical outcomes. Digital companion paired inhaler devices record...
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Short-term inhalation of xenon during anesthesia for prevention of postoperative delirium in elderly patients undergoing laparoscopic radical colectomy: study protocol for a randomized controlled clinical trial
BackgroundPostoperative delirium (POD) is a common complication that is characterized by acute onset of impaired cognitive function and is associated...
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Intercepting Medication Errors in Pediatric In-patients Using a Prescription Pre-audit Intelligent Decision System: A Single-center Study
ObjectivesMedication errors can happen at any phase of the medication process at health care settings. The objective of this study is to identify the...
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Preoperative inhalation therapy for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease undergoing lung surgery: a retrospective study
BackgroundResearch shows that even the short-term administration of inhaled drugs immediately before surgery can improve respiratory function in...
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Cost-related medication nonadherence in adults with COPD in the United States 2013–2020
BackgroundCost-related medication nonadherence (CRN) is associated with poor prognosis among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...
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Hemodynamic responses to 1 MAC desflurane inhalation during anesthesia induction with propofol bolus and remifentanil continuous infusion: a prospective randomized single-blind clinical investigation
BackgroundDesflurane is not recommended during anesthesia induction because of its sympathetic stimulation effect, particularly in patients with...
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Understanding relationships between asthma medication use and outcomes in a SABINA primary care database study
Adherence to inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) in asthma is suboptimal. Patients may rely more on their short-acting beta-agonist (SABA) to control...
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Unregulated medication use and complications: a case study of prolonged self-treated tuberculosis in Nepal
BackgroundTuberculosis (TB) is a global public health issue, particularly in resource-constrained countries like Nepal. This case report highlights...
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Anticipated barriers and facilitators for implementing smart inhalers in asthma medication adherence management
Smart inhalers are electronic monitoring devices which are promising in increasing medication adherence and maintaining asthma control. A...
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Frequency and causes of self-medication in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis, North of Iran, 2018–2019
PurposeChronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a frequent respiratory disease. As self-medication is a common issue in the world, this study aimed to...
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The effect of lemon inhalation aromatherapy on pain, nausea, as well as vomiting and neurovascular assessment in patients for lower extremity fracture surgery: a randomized trial
BackgroundComplementary and integrative medicine may be effective for postoperative outcomes. This study aimed to determine the effect of lemon...
