Independent Nurse Respiratory Survey 2019

1. How much time do you spend instructing patients on inhaler technique? *This question is required.

• A lot
• A moderate amount
• Not much
• None at all

2. What are the most common issues you encounter relating to inhaler technique? *This question is required.

• Lack of doctor awareness of guidelines and current devices  
• Lack of awareness of proper inhaler technique.  
• Conflicting guidelines from NICE and BTS
• Lack of adequate training
• Not enough pharmacists willing to take the time to check technique.
• Implementing the new COPD spirometry guidelines
• Other (please state) Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

3. Do you feel confident advising patients on inhaler techniques? *This question is required.

• Yes
• No

4. Have you experienced respiratory medicine wastage? *This question is required.

• Yes
• No

5. Do you have time to provide all patients with individualised, hands-on training in correct inhaler use? *This question is required.

• Yes
• No

6. When you assess technique, do you ask the person to show you how they use their inhaler, and check against the correct checklist for that type of inhaler? *This question is required.

• Yes
• No (If so, why?) Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

7. Do you assess inhaler technique at every opportunity, even for patients who have been using the inhaler for many years? *This question is required.

• Yes
• No (If so, why?) Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

8. What major obstacles to patient compliance have you encountered? What are the most common issues you encounter relating to inhaler technique?
  *This question is required.

• Poor technique
• Medication interferes with other co-morbidities
• Forgetfulness
• Overusage
• Other (please state) Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

9. Are you aware of the importance of inhaler technique in supporting adherence? Have you read the research and evidence on this subject, or is this news to you and you don’t prioritize technique over other issues? *This question is required.

• I have read the research
• I don't prioritize

10. Is it easy to identify patients who have poor technique?  *This question is required.

• Yes
• No

11. Do you ask them to demo their technique and know how to assess if they are doing it right? *This question is required.

• Yes
• No

12. If support was available, would you prefer to attend an event, watch a video or read a booklet on inhaler technique tips and hints for patients? *This question is required.

• Attend an event
• Watch a video
• Read a booklet
• Other (please state) Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.