J Fischer 1 , A Wimmer , J Mahlich Show Affiliations »
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The adherence level of Asthma therapy is low. We provide a literature overview about the determinants of adherence in asthma therapy, and potential options that lead to an improvement of adherence. We also discuss cost issues of poor adherence. METHODS: A systematic literature search was conducted and 53 articles were identified. RESULTS: The most prominent driving factors of adherence are patient beliefs, comorbidities, physician-patient relationship, and medication regimen. The cost effectiveness of adherence improving measures has yet to be shown. CONCLUSION: As asthma control is primarily depended on adherence, cost effective adherence programs need to be developed that respond to patients' individual needs. © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York.
BACKGROUND: The adherence level of Asthma therapy is low. We provide a literature overview about the determinants of adherence in asthma therapy, and potential options that lead to an improvement of adherence. We also discuss cost issues of poor adherence. METHODS: A systematic literature search was conducted and 53 articles were identified. RESULTS: The most prominent driving factors of adherence are patient beliefs, comorbidities, physician-patient relationship, and medication regimen. The cost effectiveness of adherence improving measures has yet to be shown. CONCLUSION: As asthma control is primarily depended on adherence, cost effective adherence programs need to be developed that respond to patients ' individual needs. © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York.
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Year: 2013
PMID： 23797492 DOI： 10.1055/s-0033-1344242
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pneumologie ISSN： 0934-8387