COPD management in primary care: an observational, community pharmacy-based study

The Annals of Pharmacotherapy
Els MehuysGuy Brusselle

Abstract

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a prevalent disease that is frequently treated in primary care. However, data regarding the primary care management of COPD are scarce. Such observational data are necessary to detect problem areas and to develop targeted interventions for improvement of COPD management. To provide a detailed description of (1) drug therapy, (2) drug adherence, (3) inhalation technique, and (4) health status of patients with COPD recruited via community pharmacies. A cross-sectional, observational study was conducted in 93 pharmacies in Belgium. Participants (N = 555) completed a questionnaire collecting information on personal characteristics, smoking history, influenza vaccination, COPD medication, and adverse effects. Adherence to COPD maintenance medication was analyzed 1 year retrospectively through prescription refill rates. Inhalation technique was scored using a checklist. Health status was evaluated with the St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire, the Clinical COPD Questionnaire, and the Modified Medical Research Council dyspnea scale. The mean age of the patients was 68.6 years; 73.7% were men and 37.2% were current smokers. The influenza vaccination status was significantly lower in pat...Continue Reading

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