Asthma and Proper Technique for the

Administration of Inhalers

Final Project Presentation

Adam Woolley and Eric SmithSummer 2013

Overview

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Motivation and Goals

Audience

Approach

Learner Motivation

Objectives• Identify areas of improvement with pediatric and adult

patient inhaler technique and recommend corrective actions and spacer device

• Assesses how many puffs remain in an inhaler and identifies when the patient is due for a refill

• Able to educate a patient about an inhaler by brand/generic name, mechanism of action, and rationale for use in Asthma

• Can titrate inhaler dose and frequency and perform therapeutic interchange based on hospital formulary and patient’s respiratory status (i.e. mechanical ventilator, non-invasive ventilator patients)

Module Design & Learning Framework

Kolb Learning Cycle

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Activity Due Date Where

Online survey 

30 days prior to class Online

Pre-test 

30-7 days prior to class

Online

Complete assigned readings & videos

Prior to class Online

Discussion board Reflection (pre-class)

1 day prior to class Online

Work in assigned groups to develop

lecture to be presented in class

Day of classOnline or face-

to face

Test 

In class In class

Present Lecture 

In class In class

Problem based learning 

In class In class

Post patient education video

 

By 11:59 pm3 days after class

Online

Discussion board Reflection (post-class)

By 11:59 pm3 days after class

Online

Post test 

By 11:59 pm3 days after class

Online

Submit course feedback 

End of semester Online

Learning Experiences & Framework

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Assessment

• Asynchronous timed online pre-test the week prior to class. Online course material will be made available after the pre-testing period closes. An online post-test will be conducted within 72 hours of the on-the-ground class and pre vs. post test scores can be compared.

• The learner’s weekly reflection will help to identify learning

• The online videos will be used for the instructor to assess individual’s ability to properly counsel a patient regarding inhaler use

• Feedback will be obtained via various mechanisms

Reflections

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Thank You!