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Treatment Adherence of Out-Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study

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  • Nguyen Thi Thu Trieu
  • Michele Upvall
  • Pham Thi Thuy
  • Nguyen Thi Yen Hoai
  • Tran Van Long
  • Nguyen Thi Anh Phuong

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Purpose: The study conducted to identify the status of treatment adherence, and factors related to treatment adherence in COPD outpatient. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 420 COPD out-patients from April 2021 to August 2022. Treatment adherence was assessed through 2 checklists, including adherent inhaled drugs, and adherent breathing exercises. Descriptive statistics, multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to data analyzed.Findings: 36.9% of participants were being assessed treatment adherence, of which 44.7% adhered to inhaled drugs using, and 36.9% adhered to breathing exercises practice. For correlated factor, smoking was related to treatment adherence (p<0.05). Unique contributor to theory, policy and practice: Patient's knowledge about control COPD, practicing breathing exercises, and treatment adherence level were low. Therefore, intervention programs to support patients improving these problems, thereby enhancing patient's quality of life is necessary.

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  • Nguyen Thi Thu Trieu & Michele Upvall & Pham Thi Thuy & Nguyen Thi Yen Hoai & Tran Van Long & Nguyen Thi Anh Phuong, 2024. "Treatment Adherence of Out-Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study," International Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing Practice, CARI Journals Limited, vol. 6(1), pages 15-24.
    • Handle: RePEc:bhx:ijhmnp:v:6:y:2024:i:1:p:15-24:id:1648
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