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. 2017 Mar 13;2017(3):CD012286. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD012286.pub2

Comparison 2. Children: enhanced education versus control/usual care.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
2.1 Correct inhaler technique (at follow‐up) 2 175 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.29 [0.70, 2.36]
2.2 Inhaler technique (PIF immediately after intervention) 1   Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) Totals not selected
2.3 Inhaler technique (PIF at follow‐up) 1   Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) Totals not selected
2.4 Subgroup analysis: inhaler technique (at follow‐up): one‐off vs repeated sessions 2 175 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.29 [0.70, 2.36]
2.4.1 One‐off 1 120 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.37 [0.66, 2.83]
2.4.2 Repeated 1 55 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.11 [0.37, 3.38]