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[Methods to improve patient's adherence: is there hope?].
A Gillissen1, U Juergens, K Büsch
1Robert-Koch-Klinik, Thoraxzentrum des Klinikums St. Georg gGmbH, Nikolai-Rumjanzew-Str. 100, 04207 Leipzig, Deutschland.
Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
|July 2, 2008
Summary
Improving medication adherence in asthma patients is crucial, as half do not take prescribed treatments. This review explores interventions to boost patient compliance and achieve clinical improvements.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Behavioral Science
- Health Services Research
Context:
- Asthma medication non-compliance affects an estimated 50% of patients.
- Interventions range from medication adjustments to multidisciplinary approaches addressing health system and communication barriers.
- Healthcare professional beliefs and physician adherence to asthma guidelines also impact patient compliance.
Purpose:
- To review various interventions aimed at enhancing medication compliance rates in asthma patients.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of different strategies in improving patient adherence to asthma treatment.
- To explore the link between improved compliance and actual clinical outcomes in asthma management.
Summary:
- Numerous interventions have been studied to improve asthma medication compliance.
- These interventions encompass medication regimen adjustments, multidisciplinary strategies, and addressing healthcare system barriers.
- The review highlights the importance of considering healthcare professionals' beliefs and physician guideline adherence.
Impact:
- Provides a comprehensive overview of strategies to improve asthma medication adherence.
- Informs healthcare providers and policymakers on effective interventions for enhancing patient compliance.
- Highlights the need for interventions that not only improve adherence but also lead to tangible clinical improvements in asthma patients.
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