A hospital-based exploration of medication adherence among outpatients with COPD: implications for clinical practice.

Background: The management of COPD typically involves a multifaceted approach and a complex treatment regimen. Poor adherence to prescribed medications can lead to worsened symptoms, increased exacerbations, and reduced quality of life among patients with COPD. Objective: This study aimed to assess...

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Publicado en:Pharmacy Practice (1886-3655) Vol. 23; no. 2; pp. 1 - 10
Autores principales: Jarab, Anan S., Al-Qerem, Walid, Alzoubi, Karem H., Abu Heshmeh, Shrouq R., Mukattash, Tareq, Al Momany, Enaam M., Al Hamarneh, Yazid N., Eberhardt, Judith, Aburuz, Salah, Akour, Amal
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Publicado: Centro de Investigaciones y Publicaciones Farmaceuticas S.L. Apr-Jun2025
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          Jarab, Anan S.
          Al-Qerem, Walid
          Alzoubi, Karem H.
          Abu Heshmeh, Shrouq R.
          Mukattash, Tareq
          Al Momany, Enaam M.
          Al Hamarneh, Yazid N.
          Eberhardt, Judith
          Aburuz, Salah
          Akour, Amal
        affil: PhD. Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, 22110, Jordan
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          Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive Drug Therapy
          Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive Psychosocial Factors
          Drugs, Prescription Therapeutic Use
          Medication Compliance Evaluation
          Outpatient Service
          Human
          Male
          Female
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          Cross Sectional Studies
          Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive Risk Factors
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          Age Factors
          Nebulizers and Vaporizers
          Health Knowledge
          Patient Education
          Comorbidity
          Respiratory Therapy
          Drug Administration Schedule
          Adverse Drug Event
          Disease Duration
          Depression Complications
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          Chi Square Test
          Mann-Whitney U Test
          Multivariate Analysis
          Statistical Significance
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          Middle Aged: 45-64 years
          Aged: 65+ years
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      ab: Background: The management of COPD typically involves a multifaceted approach and a complex treatment regimen. Poor adherence to prescribed medications can lead to worsened symptoms, increased exacerbations, and reduced quality of life among patients with COPD. Objective: This study aimed to assess medication adherence and associated factors in outpatients with COPD, which remain insufficiently investigated. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at outpatient respiratory clinics in two major Jordanian hospitals. Data collection included sociodemographic and medical parameters. Medication adherence was assessed using a validated Arabic 4-item scale.Logistic regression was conducted to identify the variables associated with medication adherence. Results: Of the 702 participants, 68%reported poor medication adherence. Key determinants of medication adherence included age, inhaler technique, knowledge, comorbidities, concerns about side effects, dosing frequency, disease duration, and depression. Conclusion: Medication adherence in COPD patients, particularly in the elderly, and those with comorbidities, depression, and longer disease duration, is inadequate. Effective counselling and more convenient medication regimens are essential to improving adherence in this patient population.
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