D2.522 - An Observational Study of techniques of Intanasal Spray in Allergic Rhinitis

Patients with allergic rhinitis receive their information about administering intranasal corticosteroid sprays (INCS) from healthcare workers. Since the majority of patients do not administer these sprays correctly, we investigated whether healthcare workers know how to administer INCS

 This Study consists of 200 Cases with Allergic Rhinitis. Eligible children were assessed by detailed Intranasal Corticosteroid Spray Usage Technique check list containing dust cap, nose blowing, hand position, pointing the Nozzle Spray away from the Septum, keeping head in neutral position, breathing calmly while spraying, cleaning nozzle, storage Methods Etc

Discuss the purpose and action of the medication: 100% (200 respondents. Take off the dust cap: 100% (200 respondents). Firmly shake the bottle: 81% (162 respondents). Place forefinger and middle finger on both sides of the nozzle and place thumb underneath the bottle: 77% (154 respondents). Point the nozzle upwards and away from yourself: 59% (118 respondents). Squirt a few sprays into the air until you see a cloud of mist: 59% (118 respondents). Blow the nose or rinse the nose with saline if the nose is clogged: 61% (122 respondents). Place forefinger and middle finger on both sides of the nozzle and place thumb underneath the bottle: 80% (160 respondents). Keep the head upright and place the nozzle in the nose: 65% (130 respondents). Use the right hand for spraying in the left nostril, and the left hand for spraying in the right nostril: 57% (114 respondents).

The data showed that before intervention only 24 pharmacists scored seven, demonstrating all the essential steps and were considered and classified as non-competent (p- value 0.05). McNamar tests analysis showed that pharmacists’ competence level was significantly improved from 29% before educational intervention to 48% after intervention (p- value 0.0057).