Chaney

Question 1

What was the aim of Chaney’s study?

Answer 1

1. Test whether the use of POSITIVE reinforcement via the funhaler could improve medical compliance in young asthmatics, compared to conventional inhalers

Question 2

Identify 4 features of Chaney’s sample

Answer 2

1. 32 children (10 F)
2. Mean age = 3.2 years
3. Duration of asthma = 2.2 years
4. From Australia
5. Random sample = were prescribed drugs

Question 3

What method was used?

What design was used?

Answer 3

Method = Field experiment

Design = Repeated Measures Design

Question 4

What is the IV & the DV?

Answer 4

IV = device used (Breath-A-Tech, Aero chamber & funhaler)

DV = compliance level (measured by parental response to self report)

Question 5

Where was the study conducted and how long was it?

Answer 5

Where = child’s home

Duration = 2 weeks

Question 6

What 2 features make up a funhaler

Answer 6

1. Spinning disc

2. Whistle

Question 7

What did parents have to complete?

Answer 7

A matched items questionnaire on the Funhaler

Question 8

How many random checks were there via phone?

Answer 8

1

Question 9

What were Chaney’s results?

Answer 9

• 59% medicated previous day using SD
• 81% medicated previous day using Funhaler
• 10% enjoyed SD
• 68% enjoyed Funhaler

Question 10

What are Chaney’s 2 conclusions?

Answer 10

1. Funhaler could possibly improve clinical outcomes = lowering rates of admissions for asthma attacks
2. Self reinforcement strategies could improve the overall health of children