Monitoring adherence to the therapy of asthma.
Acceptance of current treatment guidelines by physicians and adherence to the recommended clinical regimens by patients are essential for effective asthma therapy. Treatment plans must be based on up-to-date management guidelines and should comprise a strategy for the evaluation and support of patient adherence. Monitoring of adherence with electronic devices enables physicians to base clinical decisions on reliable and objective data. Assessment of prescribing quality should be used to improve treatment of all patients.
Milgrom
Henry
H
Department of Pediatrics, National Jewish Medical and Research Center, Denver, Colorado 80206, USA. milgromh@njc.org
Wamboldt
Frederick
F
Bender
Bruce
B
D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001249:Asthma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic; D010349:Patient Compliance; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones