Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia· 2018Q2
Inclusion and exclusion criteria in research studies: definitions and why they matter
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A study of COPD patients in Latin America found that 20% self-reported low adherence to inhaled therapies, which was linked to more exacerbations, less smoking history, and lower education levels.
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Key points
- 20% of COPD patients in Latin America reported low adherence to inhaled therapies.
- Low adherence was associated with more exacerbations in the past year.
- Lower smoking history and lower education levels were also linked to poor adherence.
- Suboptimal adherence to inhaled therapies is common in COPD patients.
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Abstract
A cross-sectional multicenter study evaluated selfreported adherence to inhaled therapies among patients with COPD in Latin America. Inclusion and exclusion criteria for the study are shown in Chart 1. The authors found that self-reported adherence was low in 20% of the patients, intermediate in 29%, and high in 51%; and that poor adherence was associated with more exacerbations in the past year, a lower smoking history, and a lower level of education. The authors concluded that suboptimal adherence to inhaled therapies among COPD patients was common and that interventions to improve adherence are warranted.
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