Checking Inhaler Technique in the Community Pharmacy: Predictors of Critical Errors
Inhaled medications are critical in the pharmaceutical management of respiratory conditions, however, the majority of patients demonstrate at least one critical error when using an inhaler. Since community pharmacists can be instrumental in addressing this care gap, we aimed to determine the rate an...
Main Authors: | Tatiana Makhinova, Brandie L. Walker, Marlene Gukert, LeAnna Kalvi, Lisa M. Guirguis |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-01-01
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Series: | Pharmacy |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4787/8/1/6 |
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