Effectiveness of individualized inhaler technique training on low adherence (LowAd) in ambulatory patients with COPD and asthma.

ABSTRACT: To analyze whether there is improvement in adherence to inhaled treatment in patients with COPD and asthma after an educational intervention based on the teach-to-goal method. This is a prospective, non-randomized, single-group study, with intervention and before-after evaluation. The study population included 120 patients (67 females and 53 males) diagnosed with asthma (70.8%) and COPD (29.1%). The level of adherence (low and optimal) and the noncompliance behavior pattern (erratic, deliberate and unwitting) were determined by the Test of the adherence to Inhalers (TAI). This questionnaire allows you to determine the level of adherence and the types of noncompliance. Low Adherence (LowAd) was defined as a score less than 49 points. All patients received individualized educational inhaler

SUBMITTER: Sanchez-Nieto JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8748930 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature