Factors Associated With Nonreceipt of Recommended COPD Medications: A Population Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

COPD medications reduce exacerbations and improve quality of life. Despite this, some individuals do not receive medications recommended by practice guidelines.

Research question

How common is nonreceipt of recommended medications among people with COPD, and what factors are associated with nonreceipt?

Study design and methods

This population cohort study was conducted in Ontario, Canada, a province with universal health care insurance and medication coverage for those aged ≥ 65 years. Health administrative data were used to identify people aged ≥ 66 years with physician-diagnosed COPD as of 2018 and group them into cohorts of lower or higher risk for future COPD exacerbations. Proportions of patients in each group who did not receive medications recommende

SUBMITTER: Gershon AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8628171 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature