TY - JOUR
T1 - Respiratory medication use in an Australian developmental disability clinic population
T2 - messages for health care professionals
AU - Davis, Sharon R.
AU - Durvasula, Seeta
AU - Merhi, Diana
AU - Young, Paul M.
AU - Traini, Daniela
AU - Bosnic-Anticevich, Sinthia Z.
PY - 2014
Y1 - 2014
N2 - Australian data suggest up to 15% of people with intellectual disability (ID) have asthma. The inhaled route of administration is optimal for the management of obstructive airways diseases; however, correct inhaler use requires dexterity and particular breathing patterns and potentially represents a problem in this population due to physical and cognitive deficits. Understanding the nature and extent of inhaler use in persons with ID is important, as correct inhaler technique is imperative for optimal clinical outcomes; however, currently no evidence base exists to inform health professionals. This study describes respiratory medication use, reported prevalence of asthma, and asthma management practices undertaken in a clinic sample of Australian adults with ID. Results showed a prevalence of retrospectively reported asthma of 6%, with 86% of asthma patients prescribed inhaled medication. A review of patient records also indicated omission of some recommended asthma management strategies.
AB - Australian data suggest up to 15% of people with intellectual disability (ID) have asthma. The inhaled route of administration is optimal for the management of obstructive airways diseases; however, correct inhaler use requires dexterity and particular breathing patterns and potentially represents a problem in this population due to physical and cognitive deficits. Understanding the nature and extent of inhaler use in persons with ID is important, as correct inhaler technique is imperative for optimal clinical outcomes; however, currently no evidence base exists to inform health professionals. This study describes respiratory medication use, reported prevalence of asthma, and asthma management practices undertaken in a clinic sample of Australian adults with ID. Results showed a prevalence of retrospectively reported asthma of 6%, with 86% of asthma patients prescribed inhaled medication. A review of patient records also indicated omission of some recommended asthma management strategies.
KW - asthma
KW - caregivers
KW - inhalers (pMDI and DPI)
KW - inhaler technique
KW - nebulisers
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U2 - 10.1071/PY12153
DO - 10.1071/PY12153
M3 - Article
C2 - 23693140
SN - 1448-7527
VL - 20
SP - 278
EP - 284
JO - Australian Journal of Primary Health
JF - Australian Journal of Primary Health
IS - 3
ER -