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Rationale: Objective adherence to inhaled therapy by patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has not been reported.
Objectives: To objectively quantify adherence to preventer Diskus inhaler therapy by patients with COPD with an electronic audio recording device (INCA).
Methods: This was a prospective observational study. On discharge from hospital patients were given a salmeterol/fluticasone inhaler with an INCA device attached. Analysis of this audio quantified the frequency and proficiency of inhaler use.
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Actual rate of inhaler adherence | Inhaler adherence rate assessed using a mobile electronic device | Three months post hospitalisation |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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Consecutive patients admitted to an acute hospital with exacerbation of COPD.
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D029424 | Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D008173 | Lung Diseases, Obstructive |
| D008171 | Lung Diseases |
| D012140 | Respiratory Tract Diseases |
| D002908 | Chronic Disease |
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| D020969 |
| Disease Attributes |
| D010335 | Pathologic Processes |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |