Pharmacist-Led Education Improves Inhaler Satisfaction Adherence and Asthma Control in Asthma Patients
Author(s)
Saad S. Alqahtani, BSc, MSc, PhD1, Muhammad Iqbal, PhD Clinical Pharmacy2.
1Associate Professor, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia, 2Clinical Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
1Associate Professor, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia, 2Clinical Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
OBJECTIVES: Inhaled medication therapy plays a critical role in asthma treatment due to its rapid pharmacological response. Adherence to therapy is vital for effective disease management. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of pharmacist-led educational interventions on patient satisfaction with inhalers and assess its influence on inhaler adherence and asthma control.
METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 207 adult asthma patients using metered-dose inhalers (MDIs). Statistical analyses, including t-tests and 95% confidence intervals (CIs), identified significant predictors. The FSI-10 questionnaire assessed inhaler satisfaction before and after pharmacist-led educational interventions. Patients received theoretical and practical guidance on proper inhaler techniques and educational brochures summarizing these steps. Inhaler adherence and asthma control were evaluated using TAI-12 and ACQ-7 questionnaires, respectively.
RESULTS: At baseline, 95.2% of participants (197 patients) reported low satisfaction with MDIs. Following the pharmacist’s intervention, inhaler satisfaction increased significantly from 4.8% to 58.5%, with FSI-10 scores improving from 27.84±8.03 to 42.15±7.12 (p<0.05). Univariate analysis revealed a significant association between intervention and inhaler satisfaction. A positive statistical association was found between inhaler satisfaction and adherence (p=0.03), and a highly significant association was observed between inhaler satisfaction and asthma control (p=0.001).
CONCLUSIONS: Low baseline inhaler satisfaction was significantly improved post-intervention. Patients with higher inhaler satisfaction demonstrated better adherence and asthma control. This highlights the effectiveness of pharmacist-led interventions in enhancing satisfaction, adherence, and clinical outcomes
METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 207 adult asthma patients using metered-dose inhalers (MDIs). Statistical analyses, including t-tests and 95% confidence intervals (CIs), identified significant predictors. The FSI-10 questionnaire assessed inhaler satisfaction before and after pharmacist-led educational interventions. Patients received theoretical and practical guidance on proper inhaler techniques and educational brochures summarizing these steps. Inhaler adherence and asthma control were evaluated using TAI-12 and ACQ-7 questionnaires, respectively.
RESULTS: At baseline, 95.2% of participants (197 patients) reported low satisfaction with MDIs. Following the pharmacist’s intervention, inhaler satisfaction increased significantly from 4.8% to 58.5%, with FSI-10 scores improving from 27.84±8.03 to 42.15±7.12 (p<0.05). Univariate analysis revealed a significant association between intervention and inhaler satisfaction. A positive statistical association was found between inhaler satisfaction and adherence (p=0.03), and a highly significant association was observed between inhaler satisfaction and asthma control (p=0.001).
CONCLUSIONS: Low baseline inhaler satisfaction was significantly improved post-intervention. Patients with higher inhaler satisfaction demonstrated better adherence and asthma control. This highlights the effectiveness of pharmacist-led interventions in enhancing satisfaction, adherence, and clinical outcomes
Conference/Value in Health Info
2025-11, ISPOR Europe 2025, Glasgow, Scotland
Value in Health, Volume 28, Issue S2
Code
CO179
Topic
Clinical Outcomes, Epidemiology & Public Health, Patient-Centered Research
Topic Subcategory
Clinical Outcomes Assessment
Disease
Infectious Disease (non-vaccine), Respiratory-Related Disorders (Allergy, Asthma, Smoking, Other Respiratory)