Abstract
BackgroundThe aim of this study is to evaluate adherence to inhaler therapy in asthmatic patients and examine drug-related factors affecting medication adherence among Egyptian asthma patients. The study was carried out among 110 clinically diagnosed asthma patients attending at a university hospital, Sohag, Egypt. Inhaler criteria and adherence were evaluated by a standardized tool “Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS), 2008.”ResultsThe study revealed that out of 110 patients, 42.2% had a high level, 22.9% had medium level, and 34.9% had a low level of medication adherence. There was no relationship between demographic data and medication adherence in asthmatic patients. However, good adherence was frequently encountered among asthmatic patients who used inhaler twice daily, who used drugs its onset of action 5-20 min, who used aerolizer and turbo haler devices, and who used budesonide and budesonide/formoterol.ConclusionsPoor adherence to inhaler therapy is high in patients with bronchial asthma attending Sohag University Hospital in Upper Egypt. There was a strong relationship between inhaled drug criteria and degree of adherence in asthmatic patients.
Highlights
The aim of this study is to evaluate adherence to inhaler therapy in asthmatic patients and examine drug-related factors affecting medication adherence among Egyptian asthma patients
Assessment of the level of adherence to the inhaler therapy in asthmatic patients becomes essential in daily practice [2]
We aimed to evaluate adherence to inhaled therapy in asthmatic patients and to examine drug-related factors affecting medication adherence
Summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate adherence to inhaler therapy in asthmatic patients and examine drug-related factors affecting medication adherence among Egyptian asthma patients. Poor adherence to inhaler therapy in patients with bronchial asthma increases mortality, morbidity, and hospital visits [1, 2]. Assessment of the level of adherence to the inhaler therapy in asthmatic patients becomes essential in daily practice [2]. Poor adherence leads to poor clinical outcomes, an increase in morbidity and mortality, and unnecessary healthcare expenses [3]. Few studies have assessed adherence to asthma medications in Egypt. We aimed to evaluate adherence to inhaled therapy in asthmatic patients and to examine drug-related factors affecting medication adherence
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