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Table 4 Mean % of consultations in which the compliance to prescribed medication and inhaling technique was discussed, instruction was given in inhaling medication and in adapting medication in case of more respiratory problems

From: Consultation performance of general practitioners when supported by an asthma/COPDC-service

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Compliance discussed

Inhalation technique discussed

Inhalation instruction given

Correct dosis/use explained

Self management instruction

No ACs-support

39%

26%

29%

25%

28%

ACs- support

42%

31%

29%

28%

43%

p

(t -2,3 =.18, p=0,18; 95% C.I. -.08/+.40)

(t -2,3 =.22, p=0,43; 95% C.I. -.14/+.30)

(t -2,3 =.20, p=0,77; 95% C.I. -.28/+.38)

(t -2,3 =.20, p=1,0; 95% C.I. -.30/+.30)

(t -2,3 =.17, p=0,67; 95% C.I. -.21/+.32)

  1. Differences between support of the AC-service and no support (p).