Association Between Medication Adherence and Risk of COPD in Adult Asthma Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study in Canada.

Michael Asamoah-Boaheng Jamie FarrellKwadwo Osei BonsuAlwell OyetWilliam K Midodzi

Published in: Clinical epidemiology (2022)

Optimal (≥ 0.80) and intermediate adherence (0.5 to 0.79) levels were associated with reduced risk of COPD incidence over time. Interventions aimed at improving adherence to prescribed medications in adult asthma patients should be intensified to reduce their risk of COPD.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
end stage renal disease
lung function
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
metabolic syndrome
physical activity
skeletal muscle
glycemic control