Inhaler technique in Turkish people with poor English: a case of ...

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Table 8 Continuous technique variables (paired data; paired t-test)
Technique measure Multimedia group
Inhaler shaking
(n times)
Breathing-in time
(secs)
Inhaler shaking
(n times)
Breathing-in time
(secs)
pharmacy-based services targeted at specific
language groups should be investigated.
Acknowledgements The authors would like to thank
everyone who took part in the study, or provided facilities
and support. The study was funded by the Department of
Health, and the North London Primary Care Research
Network (Nocten).
Possible conflicts of interest None.
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