CHEST 2023 On Demand Pass-Nuances of Patient Inhaler Device Use: Hands-on, Video Case-Based Learning

Video Transcription

Video Summary

In this video transcript, Dede Gardner and Megan Conroy introduce themselves and discuss the plan for the session. They explain that participants will have hands-on experience with inhaler devices and will be shown video cases for troubleshooting. The goal is for participants to understand how to choose the optimal inhaler for the right patient. They also mention that there will be polling questions and a self-assessment on the app.<br /><br />Participants are divided into groups and assigned specific videos to watch. Each group discusses the correct and incorrect actions shown in the videos and comes up with ways to address the issues in a clinical setting. The facilitators walk around and offer guidance where needed.<br /><br />After the video discussions, the participants share their observations and takeaways. Some of the common errors identified include not actuating the device correctly, not shaking the device before use, and not holding the breath after inhalation. The facilitators give additional instructions and clarification on the correct usage of the inhalers.<br /><br />The session concludes with a discussion on barriers to inhaler teaching, such as time constraints and insurance coverage. Participants suggest solutions, including billing for inhaler education, providing written instructions and video links, and using demo devices or air guitar as substitutes when actual devices are not available. They also mention the importance of regularly assessing patients' inhaler techniques and staying updated on the different inhaler devices available. Resources such as patient handouts and instructional videos are provided for further guidance.

Meta Tag

Category Obstructive Lung Diseases

Session ID 1063

Speaker Sandra Adams

Speaker Megan Conroy

Speaker De De Gardner

Track Obstructive Lung Diseases

Track Education

Keywords

inhaler devices

video cases

optimal inhaler

polling questions

groups

common errors

additional instructions

barriers to inhaler teaching

regularly assessing patients