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Table 2 Rules to identify inhaler techniques

From: Identification of asthma control factor in clinical notes using a hybrid deep learning model

Keywords

Rules

(1) Observ*, reassess*, review*, demonstrat*, check*, educat*, teach*, taught, explain*, reinforce*, discuss*, instruction, constraints, how to use

(a) Combination of keyword 1 and 2 (e.g., reviewed inhaler use)

(2) Inhaler, MDI, neb, nebulizer, optichamber, spacer

(3) Techniques, administrations, dosing, guidance

(b) Combination of keyword 1, 3, and 4 (e.g., teach daily medication technique)

(4) Asthma/rescue/daily/preventive/control medication, ICS, list of maintenance and rescue medications

  1. * (Asterisk):  match any characters