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简体中文 Medications
Objectives:
At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:
- Identify the use, effects and side effects of common medications.
- Demonstrate the most efficacious use of respiratory medication devices.
- Understand the use of medications in the management and treatment of chronic diseases.
Facilitator:
This session may be facilitated by a respiratory nurse, pharmacist or physiotherapist.
| Topic | Content | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | General medication advice. Affordable medicines. Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. Over-the-counter medicines. Side effects. | |
| Medication overview. – How they work. – Side effects. | Bronchodilators. Corticosteroids. Antibiotics. Mucolytics. Vaccinations. | Better Living with COPD (Ch 7). C.O.P.E. Module 2 Examples of medications. Fact Sheets |
| Use of equipment and cleaning. | Inhalers. Spacers. Nebulisers. Range of devices and equipment. |
Better Living with COPD (Ch 8). C.O.P.E. Module 2 |
| Technique and Cleaning | Inhaler technique and adherence. Importance of correct technique. |
Inhaler device technique videos, fact sheets and instructions Examples of devices and medication charts : Management of COPD resources Asthma and COPD Medications chart Explanation of inhalers Placebo puffers Pharmaceutical device information brochures |
| Summary and discussion. | Problem solving for compliance and side effects. Discussion of specific medication concerns. | Examples of a dosette box. Medication list and instructions. |
