Watt Et Al: Improving Adherence

Question 1

Method?

Answer 1

Field experiment

Question 2

PPs?

Answer 2

32 Australian children (10b 22g) aged 1.5 to 6 years
Diagnosed as asthmatic
Full parental consent given

Question 3

Procedure?

Answer 3

Repeated measures:

• given normal “Breath-a-Tech” inhaler to use for a week and parent answered questionnaire
• given Funhaler for a week

Question 4

Results?

Answer 4

38% more parents were found to have medicated their children when using Funhaler

Question 5

Conclusions?

Answer 5

• Non-adherence in children due to boredom, forgetfulness+apathy
• spinner and whistle improved this

Question 6

Pros and cons?

Answer 6

PROS:
•field exp= high ecological v
•quantitative= easier analysis and comparison of data

CONS:
•repeated measures= practice effects
•ethnocentric

Question 7

Aim?

Answer 7

To see if using a Funhaler can improve children’s adherence to medication for asthma.