Self-reported vs. objectively assessed adherence to inhaled corticosteroids in asthma.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adherence to inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) in asthma is vital for disease control. However, obtaining reliable and clinically useful measures of adherence remains a major challenge. We investigated the association between patient-reported adherence and objectively measured adherence based on filled prescriptions with inhaled corticosteroids in adults with asthma.

Methods

In total, 178 patients with asthma were asked to self-assess adherence during routine visits at a respiratory outpatient clinic. Self-assessment was performed using Foster score ("How many days in a 7-day week do you take your medication as prescribed?", with the answer divided by 7). Objective adherence was calculated as medication possession ratio (MPR). Bivariate and multivariable linear regres

SUBMITTER: Jensen FF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8166004 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature