title: [Patients with COPD have low adherence to inhaled medicine].
abstract: Medicine adherence in patients with obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), has not been studied in Denmark. Studies from other countries, however, unequivocally report low prevalence of patients who follow their doctor's advice and have sufficient adherence to inhaled medicine. In this review we describe results of previous studies on prevalence of adherence to inhaled medicine in COPD, and define characteristics of the patients and treatment associated with degree of adherence. We conclude that health professionals should always consider non-adherence, strive to simplify regiments, and that there is an urgent need of studies aiming at improving adherence in patients with COPD.
authors.forename: Sandra
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Toettenborg
authors.forename: Marie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Topp
authors.forename: Truls
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Ingebrigtsen
authors.affiliation: Afdeling for Social Medicin, Institut for Folkesundhedsvidenskab, Københavns Universitet, Øster Farimagsgade 5, 1014 København K. peter.lange@sund.ku.dk.
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Lange
mesh_terms: D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D055118:Medication Adherence / Q000523:psychology; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology
chemical_list: D001993:Bronchodilator Agents; D005938:Glucocorticoids