Understanding barriers to and strategies for medication adherence in COPD: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Medication adherence in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is low, though not enough is known about the factors that affect adherence in COPD. This study uses qualitative methods to understand the patient perspective on facilitators and barriers to medication adherence in COPD as well as patient-reported strategies for self-management of disease.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 30 individuals (n = 30). Transcripts were analyzed using iterative qualitative coding by 2 independent coders, and codes were categorized using thematic analysis.

Results

Challenges with adherence reported were gaps in understanding, forgetfulness of the patient, physician availability, cost navigation, and overcoming substance use. Most commonly, the

SUBMITTER: O'Toole J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8934480 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature