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Table 3 Students’ perceptions of physical therapists’ role for assisting clients with inhalers devices*

From: Interprofessional peer-assisted learning for pharmacy and physical therapy students using inhalers and inhalation devices

Perceived Role

Pharmacy Students

n = 84

n(%)

Physical Therapy Students

n = 102

n(%)

Teaching correct technique

71 (84)

61 (57)

Teaching cleaning and storage

58 (69)

37 (35)

Assessing technique

72 (86)

61 (57)

Monitoring safe and effective use of the medications and devices

26 (31)

68 (63)

  1. * Survey question: What do you feel a physical therapist’s role should be in assisting clients with inhaler devices? Please check all that apply. Items are listed above in the table