PATIENT SATISFACTION IN USE OF SALBUTAMOL THROUGH METERED DOSE INHALER FOR TREATMENT OF WHEEZE IN ASTHMA

Author:

E. Deena.1,Nayak Ruma2

Affiliation:

1. MSc(N), Reader, Department of Paediatric Nursing, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu- 632004

2. MSc(N), Professor, Department of Paediatric Nursing, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu -632004.

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the patient satisfaction and the acceptability of salbutamol through Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) in the treatment of wheeze in asthma. 34 participants between ages of 5 and 18 years were incl Methods: uded. Modied Pulmonary Index (MPI) score was used to assess the improvement after treatment with salbutamol delivered by inhaler.Pre and post treatment scores were used to assess treatment outcome. Questionnaire was used to assess patient satisfaction by interviewing parents of participants. After the use of inhaler, 12% participants had no change in symptoms Results: , while 6% showing worsening of symptoms. In the remaining 82%, the symptoms reduced. 2.9% were not at all satised with the treatment, while 20.6% were moderately satised with the treatment. 76.5% of the participants were highly satised with the treatment. The use of Metered dose inhaler with salbutamol is very Conclusion: effective in reducing wheeze and other symptoms in asthma. Even those with no improvement in symptoms had high satisfaction with the treatment using salbutamol through MDI. This mode of drug delivery can enhance adherence and asthma control.

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World Wide Journals

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