Correlates of adherence to respiratory drugs in COPD patients.
Prim Care Respir J
; 19(2): 148-54, 2010 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-20094689
AIMS: To identify the correlates of accidental omissions and intentional interruptions of respiratory therapy in COPD. METHODS: COPD patients (GOLD stages II-IV) were recruited by general practitioners or respiratory physicians. Patients reported in self-report questionnaires their adherence to respiratory drugs (over the past three months) and their perception of therapy. RESULTS: 179 patients were included (mean age 63 years, 24% females). 45% forgot their respiratory therapy, while 30% interrupted it in the absence of any perceived benefit. The risks of accidental omissions were significantly higher when patients complained about having too many medications to take on a daily basis (OR=2.35; 95%CI=1.13-4.89), and among current smokers (OR=2.14; 95%CI=1.07-4.29). Females were more likely to interrupt therapy intentionally (OR=2.40; 95%CI=1.04-5.53). Surprisingly, there was no significant relationship with the number of drugs actually taken by patients. CONCLUSIONS: Adherence to respiratory drugs is inadequate in COPD patients. In order to improve adherence, patients' perception of the burden of therapy should not be overlooked.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Fármacos del Sistema Respiratorio
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Enfermedad Pulmonar Obstructiva Crónica
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Cumplimiento de la Medicación
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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En
Revista:
Prim Care Respir J
Año:
2010
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Francia
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido