“Inhaler Use, Technique & Treatment Adherence for Severe Asthma” presented by Profs. Sinthia Bosnic-Anticevich & Tim Usherwood

As part of our ongoing seminar series, the Centre of Excellence in Severe Asthma is pleased to be hosting Profs. Sinthia Bosnic-Anticevich & Tim Usherwood on 15 August 2019.

Titles: Inhaler Use, Technique & Treatment Adherence for Severe Asthma

Time: 1 – 2.30 PM AEST

Location: Webinar Online (and aired in Caves Theatre, HMRI, Newcastle)

Agenda:

1:00PM – Inhaler Use & Technique for Severe Asthma (Prof. Sinthia Bosnic-Anticevich)

1:40PM – Treatment Adherence in Severe Asthma (Prof. Tim Usherwood)

2:00PM – Questions & Discussion

To register for the online webinar, go to: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2749587610408610573

Presentation Summary

Prof. Bosnic-Anticevich will present on aspects of inhaler use as they relate to severe asthma, including:

• Basic concepts of inhaler use
• Evidence supporting inhaler technique and outcomes
• Technical characteristics of devices
• Patient related factors that impact device suitability
• Considerations for inhaler prescribing
• Technology for monitoring inhaler use

Prof. Usherwood will present on treatment adherence and the importance in asthma outcomes.

You may also be interested in learning more about Inhaler Technique and Adherence from the Severe Asthma Toolkit.

About the Presenters:

Prof. Sinthia Bosnic-Anticevich is an internationally recognised respiratory researcher in the area of inhaler use and quality use of respiratory medicines. Trained as a pharmacist and basic scientist, Professor Bosnic-Anticevich spent several years in the pharmaceutical industry before returning to the University of Sydney developing and implementing the first problem-based learning course in a pharmacy curriculum in Australia.

Prof. Tim Usherwood is Professor of General Practice and Head of Westmead Clinical School, The University of Sydney. His research focusses on the development and evaluation of interventions to improve health outcomes in chronic disease.

More information about Inhaler Technique and Adherence is available in the Severe Asthma Toolkit.

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