# Interactive Training Tool Providing Technique Feedback for COPD Medication Delivery

> **NIH NIH R44** · KORONIS BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES CORPORAT · 2021 · $618,070

## Abstract

Abstract
Koronis Biomedical Technologies (KBT) proposes to develop an inhaler training system for elder patients with
the goal of improving the use of dry powder inhalers (DPIs) and pressurized metered dose inhalers (pMDIs).
Inhalers deliver medication directly to the lungs and are widely used to treat Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary
Disease (COPD) in older patients. It is also very important for clinicians to assess an elder patient’s overall
inhalation capability when prescribing a particular inhaled medication. Often, an older patient cannot achieve
the required inhalation maneuver for an inhaler. Studies have repeatedly observed that a significant proportion
of inhaler users are not using their inhalers correctly. When correctly administered, inhaled medications are
highly effective in treating COPD and reducing morbidity and mortality. Correct inhalation technique is critical
for the successful use of pMDIs and DPIs. Yet proper inhaler technique is difficult for patients to maintain, and
compliance has been shown to deteriorate with time. Improper technique results in suboptimal medication
delivery and has significant consequences, including increasing emergency room visits and lower quality of life
scores. Frequent reassessment and retraining have been recommended by the Global initiative for chronic
Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) and it has been shown that training needs to be regularly repeated and
reinforced.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10154940
- **Project number:** 1R44AG071430-01
- **Recipient organization:** KORONIS BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES CORPORAT
- **Principal Investigator:** Patrick Lichter
- **Activity code:** R44 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2021
- **Award amount:** $618,070
- **Award type:** 1
- **Project period:** 2021-03-01 → 2024-02-29

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10154940

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10154940, Interactive Training Tool Providing Technique Feedback for COPD Medication Delivery (1R44AG071430-01). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-22 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10154940. Licensed CC0.

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