Features of successful interventions to improve adherence to inhaled corticosteroids in children with asthma: A narrative systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Nonadherence to inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) in children with asthma leads to significant morbidity and mortality. Few adherence interventions have been effective and little is known about what contributes to intervention effectiveness. This systematic review summarizes the efficacy and the characteristics of effective interventions.

Methods

Six databases were systematically searched on October 3, 2020 for randomized control trials measuring adherence to ICS in children with asthma. A narrative synthesis was conducted focusing on intervention efficacy and study reliability. Intervention content was coded based on the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines for medicines adherence (the Perceptions and Practicalities Approach, PAPA) and beha

SUBMITTER: Pearce CJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9303909 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature