Onze publicaties

Does mixing inhaler devices lead to unchecked inhaler technique errors in patients with COPD? Findings from the cross-sectional observational MISMATCH study.

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may be prescribed multiple inhalers that require different techniques for optimal...

Identifying critical inhalation technique errors in Dry Powder Inhaler use in patients with COPD based on the association with health status and exacerbations: findings from the multi-country cross-sectional observational PIFotal study.

Correct inhaler use depends on a complex interplay of factors, including device preparation and generating sufficient inspiratory flow. It is...

Development of a tool to detect small airways dysfunction in asthma clinical practice.

Small airways dysfunction (SAD) in asthma is difficult to measure and a gold standard is lacking. The aim of this study was to develop a simple tool...

Factors associated with health status and exacerbations in COPD maintenance therapy with dry powder inhalers.

The study aimed to determine the associations of Peak Inspiratory Flow (PIF), inhalation technique and adherence with health status and exacerbations...

European Respiratory Society Guidelines for the Diagnosis of Asthma in Adults.

Although asthma is very common affecting 5-10% of the population, the diagnosis of asthma in adults remains a challenge in the real world that...

Implications of Cardiopulmonary Risk for the Management of COPD: A Narrative Review.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) constitutes a major global health burden and is the third leading cause of death worldwide. A high...

Digital Inhaler Implementation in Daily Asthma Management: Who, When, and How?

The Design of a Persuasive Game to Motivate People with Asthma in Adherence to Their Maintenance Medication.

This study aimed to design a persuasive game, using objective adherence data, to motivate people with asthma to adhere to their medication regimen.

Overcoming the Digital Divide for Older Patients With Respiratory Disease: Focus Group Study.

The need for and adoption of eHealth programs are growing worldwide. However, access can be limited among patients with low socioeconomic...

The Use of eHealth for Pharmacotherapy Management With Patients With Respiratory Disease, Cardiovascular Disease, or Diabetes: Scoping Review.

eHealth is increasingly considered an important tool for supporting pharmacotherapy management.

Electronic monitoring with a digital smart spacer to support personalized inhaler use education in patients with asthma: The randomized controlled OUTERSPACE trial.

Poor adherence to inhaled medication has been associated with poor outcomes. Smart spacers can monitor inhaler use and technique, yet their...

Validation of the Finnish version of the food allergy quality of life questionnaire-parent form (F-FAQLQ-PF).

Specific questionnaires about food allergy and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) have been developed and validated in several languages, but not...