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The patient's perspective: adherence or non-adherence to asthma controller therapy?
Charlotte Suppli Ulrik1, Vibeke Backer, Ulrik Søes-Petersen
1Department of Heart and Lung Diseases, Hvidovre Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark. csulrik@dadlnet.dk
Summary
Non-adherence to asthma controller therapy is common in adults. Patient education on the effectiveness of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and caregiver involvement can improve adherence.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Asthma Management
- Patient Adherence Research
Background:
- Controller therapy is crucial for persistent asthma management.
- Patient adherence to controller therapy presents a significant challenge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate patient-related factors influencing adherence to controller therapy in adult asthmatics.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire-based study involving 509 adult asthmatics recruited across Denmark.
- Data collected online regarding asthma knowledge, attitudes, adherence, and treatment.
Main Results:
- Only 67% of patients used inhaled corticosteroids (ICS), though 85% required them per GINA guidelines.
- 27% reported accidental and 24% intentional non-adherence to ICS.
- Lack of perceived symptoms and preference for reliever medication over controller dose increases were key reasons for non-adherence.
Conclusions:
- Both accidental and intentional non-adherence to controller therapy are prevalent in adult asthma patients.
- Patient and caregiver education is essential to address suboptimal adherence and improve asthma management.
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