CHANEY

Question 1

AIM?

Answer 1

1. To see if the principle of reinforcement could be used in a health setting.

Question 2

IV?

Answer 2

1. Using a standard volume spacer device.

Question 3

Sample?
Sampling method?

Answer 3

1. 32 children from Australia
2. Random sampling - parents were recruited from GP

Question 4

Procedure?

Answer 4

1. Children were asked to use the inhaler over a 2 week period.
   - questionnaire about current asthma device.
   - visited at home after 2 weeks.

Question 5

Describe the inhaler?

Answer 5

1. Spacer/face mask/FDMI/spinner and whistle that activates when child exhales.

Question 6

Conclusion?

Answer 6

The inhaler and used of positive reinforcement techniques improved levels of medical compliance.

Question 7

DV?

Answer 7

Level of adherence to the prescribed medical regime.

Question 8

Method?

Answer 8

field

Question 9

Design?

Answer 9

Independent

Question 10

Results?

Answer 10

68% of children felt pleasure using the funhaler compared to 10% when using the existing spacer device.