The Association Between Beliefs and Adherence to Inhaled Controller Medication Among Older Adults with Asthma: A Cross-Sectional Study in Primary Care.

Changwei LiuChee Wei ThamJacqueline De RozaBee Yen ChongYi Ling KohNgiap Chuan Tan

Published in: Patient preference and adherence (2020)

Four in ten older patients with asthma were adherent to ICS. Perception of medication necessity, chronicity of illness, concerns and use of ICS-LABA medication were associated with adherence.

Keyphrases

primary care
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
adverse drug
healthcare
lung function
physical activity
allergic rhinitis
risk factors
air pollution
weight loss
skeletal muscle