Confidence and aptitude of hospital personnel at demonstrating inhaler technique- A pilot study

P. Gallacher, R. Sathyamurthy (Middlesborough, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –New approaches in patient and staff education
Session: New approaches in patient and staff education
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3509
Disease area: Airway diseases

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P. Gallacher, R. Sathyamurthy (Middlesborough, United Kingdom). Confidence and aptitude of hospital personnel at demonstrating inhaler technique- A pilot study. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: Suppl. 57, 3509

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