To implement and evaluate an active-learning laboratory activity designed to teach second-year pharmacy students about the appropriate use of various respiratory devices including proper inhalation technique, device maintenance, and counseling points.
The laboratory session was divided into four small-group teaching station: 1.nevulizers 2. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation case and HandiHaler 3.Dry powder inhalers and 4. metered dose inhalers and spacers. Students completed a pre-assessment and a post-assessment to measure change in their respiratory device knowledge and confidence. McNemar’s test and a paired t-test were used to determine statistical significance.
Both the pre- and the post-assessments were complete by 131 of the 133 students enrolled (98.5%). The average score on pre-assessment knowledge-based questions was 52.7%(range : 10-90%). The post-assessment average score improved to 86.6% (range : 30-100%). Student’s confidence improved in all of the four areas. All knowledge and confidence improvements were statistically significant (p