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Ricke E, Lindeboom R, Dijkstra A, Bakker EW. Measuring Adherence to Pulmonary Rehabilitation: A Prospective Validation Study of the Dutch Version of the Rehabilitation Adherence Measure for Athletic Training (RAdMAT-NL). Patient Prefer Adherence 2023; 17:1977-1987. [PMID: 37601093 PMCID: PMC10438424 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s423207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023] Open
Abstract
Purpose Measuring exercise adherence is important in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). For this, the Rehabilitation Adherence Measure for Athletic Training (RAdMAT) seems to be a promising instrument, and a Dutch version (RAdMAT-NL) is available. The aim of this study was to explore the dimensionality and construct validity of the RAdMAT-NL in patients with COPD. Secondly, we examined whether the items of the RAdMAT-NL could be summed to a single score. Patients and Methods This prospective study included 193 patients with COPD from 53 primary physiotherapy practices in The Netherlands and Belgium. Patients and their physiotherapist provided data including the RAdMAT-NL, at one, two, and three months after inclusion. Horn's parallel analysis and exploratory factor analysis (EFA) were used to assess the dimensionality of the RAdMAT-NL. Fit to the dichotomous Rasch model for measurement was used to confirm the unidimensionality of the extracted RAdMAT-NL subscales and total scale. To evaluate construct validity, Spearman correlations with other indicators of adherence were calculated, including SIRAS score, percentage attendance and change in exercise skills. Results EFA identified two dimensions of the RAdMAT-NL, "Participation" (13 items) and "Communication" (3 items), explaining 50.8% of the total variance. Rasch analysis confirmed the unidimensionality of the two dimensions. The unidimensional Rasch model was rejected for a summed score of all 16 RAdMAT-NL items. Medium to large significant positive correlations between the RAdMAT-NL subscale participation and different measures of adherence supported its convergent validity. Conclusion The RAdMAT-NL exhibited two subscales that fitted the unidimensional Rasch model for objective measurement. Construct validity was supported by convergence with other established measures of adherence.
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- Ellen Ricke
- Department of Social Psychology, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology and Data Science | Division EBM, Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Social Psychology, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology and Data Science | Division EBM, Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Parikh H, Lui E, Faughnan ME, Al-Hesayen A, Segovia S, Gupta S. Supine vs upright exercise in patients with hepatopulmonary syndrome and orthodeoxia: study protocol for a randomized controlled crossover trial. Trials 2021; 22:683. [PMID: 34625098 PMCID: PMC8500814 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-021-05633-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a pulmonary complication of liver disease found in 10 to 32% of patients with cirrhosis and is characterized by intrapulmonary vascular dilatations and abnormal oxygenation. Liver transplantation is the only effective therapy for this disease. Patients with HPS have significant exercise limitations, impacting their quality of life and associated with poor liver transplant outcomes. Many patients with HPS exhibit orthodeoxia-an improvement in oxygenation in the supine compared to the upright position. We hypothesize that exercise capacity will be superior in the supine compared to the upright position in such patients. METHODS We propose a randomized controlled crossover trial in patients with moderate HPS (PaO2 < 80 mmHg) and orthodeoxia (supine to upright PaO2 decrease > 4 mmHg) comparing the effect of supine vs upright position on exercise. Patients with pulmonary hypertension, FEV1/FVC ratio < 0.65, significant coronary artery disease, disorders preventing or contraindicating use of a cycle ergometer, and/or moderate or severe ascites will be excluded. Participants will be randomized to cycle ergometry in either the supine or upright position. After a short washout period (a minimum of 1 day to a maximum of 4 weeks), participants will crossover and perform an exercise in the alternate position. Exercise will be performed at a constant work rate of 70-85% of the predicted peak work rate until the "stopping time" is reached, defined by exhaustion, profound desaturation, or safety concerns (drop in systolic blood pressure or life-threatening arrhythmia). The primary outcome will be the difference in the stopping time between exercise positions, compared with a repeated measures analysis of variance method with a mixed effects model approach. The model will be adjusted for period effects. P < 0.05 will be considered statistically significant. DISCUSSION HPS patients have hypoxemia leading to significant exercise limitations. If our study is positive, a supine exercise regimen could become a routine prescription for patients with HPS and orthodeoxia, enabling them to exercise more effectively. Future studies could explore the corresponding effects of a supine exercise training regimen on physiologic variables such as long-term exercise capacity, quality of life, dyspnea, and liver transplantation outcomes. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov Protocol Registration and Results System (PRS) NCT04004104 . Registered on 1 July 2019.
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- Harsh Parikh
- Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, Keenan Research Centre for Biomedical Science, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Canada
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- Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, Keenan Research Centre for Biomedical Science, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Canada
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- Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, Keenan Research Centre for Biomedical Science, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Canada.,Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,Division of Respirology, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,Division of Cardiology, St Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Canada
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- Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, Keenan Research Centre for Biomedical Science, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Canada. .,Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada. .,Division of Respirology, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Canada.
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Alharbi MG, Kalra HS, Suri M, Soni N, Okpaleke N, Yadav S, Shah S, Iqbal Z, Hamid P. Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Cureus 2021; 13:e18414. [PMID: 34646587 PMCID: PMC8486403 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.18414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an obstructive and progressive airway disorder that is linked with a significant loss in daily physical activity as well as psychological issues that contribute to the patient's impairment and poor health-related quality of life. Over the last two decades, however, the research and application of nonpharmacologic therapies such as lung rehabilitation have been expedited with increasing evidence of systemic events in COPD patient groups and their nugatory impact on their functioning pulmonary rehabilitation (PR). It is a key part of integrated treatment for COPD and other chronic breathing disorders and is helpful in supporting the recovery of patients following COPD hospitalization. In this paper, we summarize current evidence regarding the effectiveness of PR in the management of chronic COPD. A systematic review was carried out during June 2021, searching databases PubMed, Google Scholar, and EBSCO. The authors extracted qualitative data, and then the author's names, year, study type, methodology, and the result were reported. The search of the aforementioned databases returned a total of 127 studies that were included for title, abstract, and full-text screening, and nine studies were enrolled for final data extraction. PR alleviates tiredness and dyspnea, improves emotional function, and increases the ability to do daily activities. These benefits are relatively extensive and substantial clinically. Rehabilitation acts as an important component of COPD management and helps to improve the quality of life and training linked to health.
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- Mohammed G Alharbi
- Internal Medicine, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA
- Internal Medicine, Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Medical City, Aljouf, SAU
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- Internal Medicine, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Firefield, USA
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- Pediatrics, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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- Medicine, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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- Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Kathmandu University, Kathmandu, NPL
- Internal Medicine, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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- Internal Medicine, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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- Emergency Medicine, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA
- Emergency Medicine, The Kidney Centre, Karachi, PAK
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- Neurology, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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Shiwaku E, Dote S, Kaneko S, Hei C, Aikawa M, Sakai Y, Kawai T, Iwatsubo S, Hashimoto M, Tsuneishi T, Nishimura T, Iwata T, Hira D, Terada T, Nishimura T, Kobayashi Y. Pharmacist involvement in the inhaler choice improves lung function in patients with COPD: a prospective single-arm study. J Pharm Health Care Sci 2021; 7:28. [PMID: 34334137 PMCID: PMC8327440 DOI: 10.1186/s40780-021-00211-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background Currently, in Japan, shifting tasks from physician to hospital pharmacist is being developed to reduce physician workload and improve the quality of pharmacotherapy. This study aimed to investigate the effects of pharmacist involvement in the choice of inhaler as the task on the clinical outcomes of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods This prospective, single-center, single-arm study included 36 outpatients with newly diagnosed COPD indicating inhaler therapy. Eligible patients were immediately interviewed by pharmacist. Then, pharmacist assessed patient’s inhalation flow rate, physical function to handle an inhaler, comprehension, and value, and finally recommended a personalized inhaler based on originally developed inhaler choice protocol, and pulmonologist prescribed a pharmacist-selected inhaler. The primary endpoint was the improvement in trough forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1) between baseline and week 26. The secondary endpoints were safety, and improvements at week 26 in scores for the COPD Assessment Test (CAT), modified British Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale (mMRC), and Adherence Starts with Knowledge-20 (ASK-20). Results The pneumonologists completely agreed with the pharmacist-recommended inhaler. Mean FEV1 significantly increased from baseline to week 26 (1.60, SD 0.54 L vs. 1.98, SD 0.56 L; p < 0.0001). Significant improvements in CAT, mMRC, and ASK-20 scores were also observed. The prevalence of CAT responders as a negative predictor of acute exacerbation, defined as those with a decrease in CAT score of ≥2 points from baseline, was 86%. None of the patients experienced exacerbation during the study period. Conclusions Pharmacist involvement in the choice of inhaler for patients with newly diagnosed COPD was associated with improved lung function, health status, clinical symptoms, and adherence to inhaler therapy. Shifting task of choosing appropriate inhaler from physician to hospital pharmacist may be performed effectively and safely with an inhaler choice protocol. Trial registration number UMIN000039722, retrospectively registered on March 10, 2020. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s40780-021-00211-0.
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- Eiji Shiwaku
- Department of Pharmacy, Kyoto-Katsura Hospital, 17, Yamadahiraocho, Kyoto-shi Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, 615-8256, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Kyoto-Katsura Hospital, 17, Yamadahiraocho, Kyoto-shi Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, 615-8256, Japan.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Kyoto-Katsura Hospital, 17, Yamadahiraocho, Kyoto-shi Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, 615-8256, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Kyoto-Katsura Hospital, 17, Yamadahiraocho, Kyoto-shi Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, 615-8256, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Kyoto-Katsura Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Kyoto-Katsura Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Kyoto-Katsura Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Kyoto-Katsura Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Kyoto-Katsura Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Kyoto-Katsura Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Kyoto-Katsura Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shiga University of Medical Science Hospital, Shiga, Japan.,College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ritsumeikan University, Shiga, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shiga University of Medical Science Hospital, Shiga, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Kyoto-Katsura Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Kyoto-Katsura Hospital, 17, Yamadahiraocho, Kyoto-shi Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, 615-8256, Japan
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Galani J, Mulder H, Rockhold FW, Weissler EH, Baumgartner I, Berger JS, Blomster JI, Fowkes FGR, Hiatt WR, Katona BG, Norgren L, Mahaffey KW, Quint JK, Patel MR, Jones WS. Association of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Morbidity and Mortality in Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease: Insights from the EUCLID Trial. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis 2021; 16:841-851. [PMID: 33824584 PMCID: PMC8018572 DOI: 10.2147/copd.s292978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2020] [Accepted: 03/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are at increased risk of developing lower extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD) and suffering PAD-related morbidity and mortality. However, the effect and burden of COPD on patients with PAD is less well defined. This post hoc analysis from EUCLID aimed to analyze the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and major adverse limb events (MALE) in patients with PAD and concomitant COPD compared with those without COPD, and to describe the adverse events specific to patients with COPD. Methods EUCLID randomized 13,885 patients with symptomatic PAD to monotherapy with either ticagrelor or clopidogrel for the prevention of MACE. In this analysis, MACE, MALE, mortality, and adverse events were compared between groups with and without COPD using unadjusted and adjusted Cox proportional hazards model. Results Of the 13,883 patients with COPD status available at baseline, 11% (n=1538) had COPD. Patients with COPD had a higher risk of MACE (6.02 vs 4.29 events/100 patient-years; p<0.001) due to a significantly higher risk of myocardial infarction (MI) (3.55 vs 1.85 events/100 patient-years; p<0.001) when compared with patients without COPD. These risks persisted after adjustment (MACE: adjusted hazard ratio (aHR) 1.30, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.11–1.52; p<0.001; MI: aHR 1.45, 95% CI 1.18–1.77; p<0.001). However, patients with COPD did not have an increased risk of MALE or major bleeding. Patients with COPD were more frequently hospitalized for dyspnea and pneumonia (2.66 vs 0.9 events/100 patient-years; aHR 2.77, 95% CI 2.12–3.63; p<0.001) and more frequently discontinued study drug prematurely (19.36 vs 12.54 events/100 patient-years; p<0.001; aHR 1.34, 95% CI 1.22–1.47; p<0.001). Conclusion In patients with comorbid PAD and COPD, the risks of MACE, respiratory-related adverse events, and premature study drug discontinuation were higher when compared with patients without COPD. Registration ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT01732822.
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- Jemi Galani
- Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
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- Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
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- Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA.,Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, Duke University Health System, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Swiss Cardiovascular Center, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Departments of Medicine and Surgery, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Usher Institute of Population Health Sciences and Informatics, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Division of Cardiology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA.,CPC Clinical Research, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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- Stanford Center for Clinical Research, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Respiratory Epidemiology, Occupational Medicine and Public Health, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA.,Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA.,Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
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Liu S, Lai J, Wu L, Guo X. Chinese Medicine for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Pilot Study on Patient Preferences. Patient Prefer Adherence 2021; 15:1529-1535. [PMID: 34267508 PMCID: PMC8275201 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s316872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
Abstract
PURPOSE The patient's preference plays an important role in clinical practice. There currently is no available evidence regarding the perception and attitudes of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) towards the use of Chinese medicine (CM) approaches. This study was designed to explore preferences and factors associated with CM among COPD patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS A pilot survey was conducted among COPD patients using a structured, pre-tested questionnaire. The perceptions of CM therapies (including herbal medicine, non-pharmacotherapies), and expected clinical outcomes were investigated based on patient preference. Factors associated with preference of treatment scenarios were estimated in order of importance. RESULTS Thirty patients were enrolled in the survey, including 27 males and 3 females. Two-thirds of the patients preferred integrative Chinese and Western medicine for the treatment of COPD. Chinese patent medicines and CM decoction therapy were more popular than CM injections. The preferred non-drug therapy was point application, followed by acupuncture, Tai chi, or Qigong. More than 70% of patients reported that important clinical outcomes were improvements in lung function (77%) and dyspnea, cough, and sputum symptoms (73%), followed by exercise endurance (50%). Besides clinical efficacy, costs and side effects were also important factors for treatment selection. CONCLUSION This pilot study showed that Chinese patent medicine and CM decoctions were preferred options for complementary medicines to combine with routine pharmacotherapy for COPD treatment according to the patients' preferences. The improvement of dyspnea, cough symptoms, and lung function was the most desired clinical outcomes for patients. Quicker symptom relief, lower costs, and fewer side effects were key attributes for the treatment selection. Further research with a larger sample size is needed to definitively address the comprehensive conclusion.
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- Shaonan Liu
- Evidence-based Medicine & Clinical Research Service Group, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Evidence-based Medicine & Clinical Research Service Group, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Respiratory Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Evidence-based Medicine & Clinical Research Service Group, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Xinfeng Guo Evidence-based Medicine & Clinical Research Service Group, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), No. 111, Dade Road, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China, 510120Tel +8613678906862 Email
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Romagnoli A, Santoleri F, Costantini A. Adherence and persistence analysis after three years in real-life of inhalation therapies used in the treatment of COPD. Curr Med Res Opin 2020; 36:2055-2061. [PMID: 33095060 DOI: 10.1080/03007995.2020.1841617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Low adherence and persistence values, which indicate real-life efficiency, have been widely reported in patients suffering from COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). Poor adherence may be related to treatment dosage, thus, simplifying the dosing regimen might improve adherence. The objective of the present study was either to evaluate adherence and persistence in primary drugs used in COPD treatment after 3 years in real life and assess whether the different dosing regimen affects adherence levels to therapy. MATERIALS AND METHODS A pharmacological, observational, non-interventional, retrospective study was carried out by taking into consideration the drugs dispensed between 1 January 2011 and 31 December 2018 at the hospital pharmacy of Pescara. Adherence was reckoned as the ratio between Received Daily Dose (RDD) and Prescribed Daily Dose (PDD). Treatment persistence was reckoned as the time from the start of treatment until its discontinuation. The evaluation of the two drug used indices was carried out by using three different dose regimens: Defined Daily Dose (DDD), minimum daily dose, maximum daily dose. RESULTS During the study period, 52,374 patients met the inclusion criteria, and after applying the exclusion criteria, 3432, 3608, and 3594 were eligible for analysis by maximum daily, dose, DDD, and minimum daily dose, respectively. For the majority of active ingredients, adherence data was less than 0.8, that is the cut-off universally accepted as ideal value for adherence. In terms of adherence, a statistically significant difference has been highlighted in active ingredients requiring a single daily inhalation, with respect to active ingredients requiring multiple inhalations. Persistence curves have shown no statistically significant difference. CONCLUSIONS It would be appropriate to promote the use of drugs which require a single daily dose in order to improve adherence in these patients.
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Alwashmi MF, Fitzpatrick B, Davis E, Farrell J, Gamble JM, Hawboldt J. Features of a mobile health intervention to manage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a qualitative study. Ther Adv Respir Dis 2020; 14:1753466620951044. [PMID: 32894025 PMCID: PMC7479870 DOI: 10.1177/1753466620951044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: The use of mobile health (mHealth) interventions has the potential to enhance
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) treatment outcomes. Further
research is needed to determine which mHealth features are required to
potentially enhance COPD self-management. Aim: The aim of this study was to explore the potential features of an mHealth
intervention for COPD management with healthcare providers (HCPs) and
patients with COPD. It could inform the development and successful
implementation of mHealth interventions for COPD management. Methods: This was a qualitative study. We conducted semi-structured individual
interviews with HCPs, including nurses, pharmacists and physicians who work
directly with patients with COPD. Interviews were also conducted with a
diverse sample of patients with COPD. Interview topics included
demographics, mHealth usage, the potential use of medical devices and
recommendations for features that would enhance an mHealth intervention for
COPD management. Results: A total of 40 people, including nurses, physicians and pharmacists,
participated. The main recommendations for the proposed mHealth intervention
were categorised into two categories: patient interface and HCP interface.
The prevalent features suggested for the patient interface include educating
patients, collecting baseline data, collecting subjective data, collecting
objective data via compatible medical devices, providing a
digital action plan, allowing patients to track their progress, enabling
family members to access the mHealth intervention, tailoring the features
based on the patient’s unique needs, reminding patients about critical
management tasks and rewarding patients for their positive behaviours. The
most common features of the HCP interface include allowing HCPs to track
their patients’ progress, allowing HCPs to communicate with their patients,
educating HCPs and rewarding HCPs. Conclusion: This study identifies important potential features so that the most
effective, efficient and feasible mHealth intervention can be developed to
improve the management of COPD. The reviews of this paper are available via the supplemental material
section.
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- Meshari F Alwashmi
- Health Sciences Centre, Memorial University of Newfoundland, 300 Prince Philip Drive, St John's, NL A1B 3V6, Canada
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- Memorial University of Newfoundland, St John's, NL, Canada
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- Memorial University of Newfoundland, St John's, NL, Canada
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada
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- Memorial University of Newfoundland, St John's, NL, Canada
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Attaway AH, Alshabani K, Bender B, Hatipoğlu US. The Utility of Electronic Inhaler Monitoring in COPD Management: Promises and Challenges. Chest 2020; 157:1466-1477. [PMID: 31981565 DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2019.12.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2019] [Revised: 12/19/2019] [Accepted: 12/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
COPD is a common respiratory disorder that poses a major health-care burden with societal and financial ramifications. Although effective inhaled therapies are available, nonadherence is common among patients with COPD and potentially contributes to the burden of this disease. Electronic inhaler monitoring (EIM) is a novel modality that enables real-time assessment of adherence to inhaled therapy and informs the assessment of treatment effectiveness. EIM can be combined with physician feedback, automated audiovisual reminders, and text messaging to bolster adherence. Clinical studies have suggested that EIM can diagnose nonadherence, improve adherence, and predict exacerbations. Using an EIM-guided protocol has the potential to avoid treatment escalation in the nonadherent. Coupling EIM to behavioral intervention is an area of ongoing research with mixed results, with some studies showing benefit and others showing minimal or no significant change in clinical outcomes. Further investigation is necessary to understand the incremental benefits of EIM features, delineate optimal program implementation, and target patient populations that would benefit the most from monitoring.
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- Amy H Attaway
- Respiratory Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH.
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Willard-Grace R, Chirinos C, Wolf J, DeVore D, Huang B, Hessler D, Tsao S, Su G, Thom DH. Lay Health Coaching to Increase Appropriate Inhaler Use in COPD: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Ann Fam Med 2020; 18:5-14. [PMID: 31937527 PMCID: PMC7227462 DOI: 10.1370/afm.2461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2018] [Revised: 04/08/2019] [Accepted: 05/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Poor adherence to medications is more prevalent for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) than for other chronic conditions and is associated with unfavorable health outcomes. Few interventions have successfully improved adherence for COPD medications; none of these use unlicensed health care personnel. We explored the efficacy of lay health coaches to improve inhaler adherence and technique. METHODS Within a randomized controlled trial, we recruited English- and Spanish-speaking patients with moderate to severe COPD from urban, public primary care clinics serving a low-income, predominantly African American population. Participants were randomized to receive 9 months of health coaching or usual care. Outcome measures included self-reported adherence to inhaled controller medications in the past 7 days and observed technique for all inhalers. We used generalized linear models, controlling for baseline values and clustering by site. RESULTS Baseline adherence and inhaler technique were uniformly poor and did not differ by study arm. At 9 months, health-coached patients reported a greater number of days of adherence compared with usual care patients (6.4 vs 5.5 days; adjusted P = .02) and were more likely to have used their controller inhalers as prescribed for 5 of the last 7 days (90% vs 69%; adjusted P = .008). They were more than 3 times as likely to demonstrate perfect technique for all inhaler devices (24% vs 7%; adjusted P = .01) and mastery of essential steps (40% vs 11%; adjusted P <.001). CONCLUSIONS Health coaching may provide a scalable model that can improve care for people living with COPD.
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- Rachel Willard-Grace
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- San Francisco Department of Public Health, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Medicine: Pulmonology, Critical Care, Allergy and Sleep Medicine Program, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California
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Dalon F, Devouassoux G, Belhassen M, Nachbaur G, Correia Da Silva C, Sail L, Jacoud F, Chouaid C, Van Ganse E. Impact of Therapy Persistence on Exacerbations and Resource Use in Patients Who Initiated COPD Therapy. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis 2019; 14:2905-2915. [PMID: 31908439 PMCID: PMC6927267 DOI: 10.2147/copd.s222762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2019] [Accepted: 12/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Purpose This study assessed therapy persistence in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in France, and the impact of non-persistence on exacerbations and described COPD-related healthcare resource use (HRU). Methods Patients aged ≥45 years who received ≥1 dispensed bronchodilator per quarter over three consecutive quarters between 2007 and 2014 and initiated specific COPD therapy were selected from the Echantillon Généraliste des Bénéficiaires (EGB) database. Persistence, defined as the absence of dispensing gaps of >90 days, was measured at 12 months. Exacerbations were compared between persistent and non-persistent patients during follow-up after patient matching and adjustment for confounding factors. COPD-related HRU during follow-up was described. Results Among 4020 patients with COPD, 2164 initiated a specific therapy. Of these, 54.4% stopped treatment within 12 months. Persistence with all COPD therapy regimens was low, particularly for inhaled corticosteroid (ICS; 25.6%) and ICS/twice-daily long-acting beta-agonist (39.4%) regimens. Among 721 persistent patients who were matched with 721 non-persistent patients, there was no difference in the number of moderate or severe exacerbations at 12 months. However, medical procedures (for instance, pulmonary function testing and chest X-rays) were more frequently observed among persistent patients than among non-persistent patients, suggesting worse disease severity. Conclusion Patients receiving specific treatment(s) for COPD demonstrated low persistence for all examined therapy regimens, with no clear impact of persistence status on the frequency of exacerbations at 12 months.
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- Pulmonary Department, Hôpital de la Croix Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France.,EA 7426, PI3, Inflammation & Immunité de L'épithélium Respiratoire, Université Claude-Bernard-Lyon1, Lyon, France
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- PELyon, PharmacoEpidemiology, Lyon, France.,EA 7425 HESPER Health Services and Performance Research, Université Claude-Bernard-Lyon1, Lyon, France
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- GlaxoSmithKline France, Pharmaco Epidemiology and Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Rueil-Malmaison, France
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- GlaxoSmithKline France, Pharmaco Epidemiology and Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Rueil-Malmaison, France
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- GlaxoSmithKline France, Pharmaco Epidemiology and Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Rueil-Malmaison, France
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- PELyon, PharmacoEpidemiology, Lyon, France.,Pulmonary Department, Hôpital de la Croix Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France.,EA 7425 HESPER Health Services and Performance Research, Université Claude-Bernard-Lyon1, Lyon, France
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Hospital Care of Older Patients With COPD: Adherence to International Guidelines for Use of Inhaled Bronchodilators and Corticosteroids. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2019; 20:1313-1317.e9. [PMID: 30852169 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2019.01.132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2018] [Revised: 01/14/2019] [Accepted: 01/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Revue générale sur l’adhésion aux traitements inhalés de la BPCO. Rev Mal Respir 2019; 36:801-849. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rmr.2019.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2018] [Accepted: 05/23/2019] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Alwashmi MF, Fitzpatrick B, Davis E, Gamble JM, Farrell J, Hawboldt J. Perceptions of Health Care Providers Regarding a Mobile Health Intervention to Manage Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Qualitative Study. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2019; 7:e13950. [PMID: 31199330 PMCID: PMC6592475 DOI: 10.2196/13950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2019] [Revised: 05/12/2019] [Accepted: 05/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background Using a mobile health (mHealth) intervention, consisting of a smartphone and compatible medical device, has the potential to enhance chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) treatment outcomes while mitigating health care costs. Objective The aim of this study was to explore the potential facilitators and barriers among health care providers (HCPs) regarding the use of mHealth interventions for COPD management. Methods This was a qualitative study. Semistructured individual interviews were conducted with HCPs, including nurses, pharmacists, and physicians who work directly with patients with COPD. A flexible prompts guide was used to facilitate discussions. Interview topics included the following: demographics, mHealth usage, perceptions toward challenges of mHealth adoption, factors facilitating mHealth adoption, and preferences regarding features of the mHealth intervention for COPD management. Interviews were conversational in nature, and items were not asked verbatim or in the order presented. The interviews were transcribed verbatim and compared against the digital recordings to ensure the accuracy of the content. After creating a codebook for analysis, 2 researchers independently coded the remaining interview data using pattern coding. They discussed commonalities and differences in coding until a consensus was reached. Results A total of 30 nurses, physicians, and pharmacists participated. The main facilitators to mHealth adoption are possible health benefits for patients, ease of use, educating patients and their HCPs, credibility, and reducing cost to the health care system. Alternatively, the barriers to adoption are technical issues, privacy and confidentiality issues, lack of awareness, potential limited uptake from the elderly, potential limited connection between patients and HCPs, and finances. Conclusions It is important to understand the perceptions of HCPs regarding the adoption of innovative mHealth interventions for COPD management. This study identifies some potential facilitators and barriers that may inform the successful development and implementation of mHealth interventions for COPD management.
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- Memorial University of Newfoundland, St John's, NL, Canada
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada
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- Memorial University of Newfoundland, St John's, NL, Canada
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- Memorial University of Newfoundland, St John's, NL, Canada
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Alshabani K, Attaway AA, Smith MJ, Majumdar U, Rice R, Han X, Wang X, Hatipoğlu U. Electronic inhaler monitoring and healthcare utilization in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. J Telemed Telecare 2019; 26:495-503. [PMID: 31096842 DOI: 10.1177/1357633x19850404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The effect of electronic inhaler monitoring (EIM) on healthcare utilization in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has not been studied. We hypothesized that the use of EIM in conjunction with a disease management program reduces healthcare utilization in patients with COPD. METHODS This is a retrospective pre- and post-analysis of a quality improvement project. Patients with COPD and high healthcare utilization (≥one hospitalization or emergency room visit during the year prior to enrolment) were provided with electronic monitoring devices for monitoring controller and rescue inhaler utilization for one year. Patients were contacted when alerts were triggered, indicating suboptimal adherence to controller inhaler or increased use of rescue inhalers, potentially signalling an impending exacerbation. Healthcare utilization was assessed pre- and post-monitoring, with each subject serving as his/her own control. RESULTS Patients with COPD and high healthcare utilization (n = 39) were recruited. Mean EIM duration was 280.5 (±120.6) days. The mean age was 68.6 (±9.9) years, FEV1 (mean forced expiratory volume in one second) was 1.1 (±0.4) L, and mean Charlson Comorbidity index was 5.6 (±2.7). Average adherence was 44.4% (28.4%). Compared with the year prior to enrolment, EIM was associated with a reduction in COPD-related healthcare utilization per year (2.2 (±2.3) versus 3.4 (±3.2), p = 0.01). Although there was a reduction in all-cause healthcare utilization, this was not statistically significant (3.4 (±2.6) versus 4.7 (±4.1), p = 0.06). DISCUSSION EIM in conjunction with a disease management program may play a role in reducing healthcare utilization in COPD patients with a history of high healthcare utilization.
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- Khaled Alshabani
- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Respiratory Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Respiratory Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Medicine Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Hospital Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Respiratory Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Respiratory Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Chouaid C, Germain N, De Pouvourville G, Aballéa S, Korchagina D, Baldwin M, Le Lay K, Luciani L, Toumi M, Devillier P. Patient preference for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) treatment inhalers: a discrete choice experiment in France. Curr Med Res Opin 2019; 35:785-792. [PMID: 30681007 DOI: 10.1080/03007995.2019.1574507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Understanding inhaler preferences may contribute to improving adherence in COPD patients and improving long-term outcomes. This study aims to identify and quantify preferences for convenience-related inhaler attributes in French moderate-to-severe COPD patients, with discrete choice experiment (DCE) methodology. METHODS Attributes were defined from a literature search, clinician and patient interviews: shape, dose insertion, dose preparation, dose release, dose confirmation, dose counter and reusability. An online DCE was conducted in respondents with self-reported COPD stage 2-4 recruited through a panel. The study questionnaire included twelve choice scenarios per respondent and questions on patient characteristics, treatment and disease severity. Statistical analyses used a mixed logit regression model with random effects. Utility scores were estimated for four types of inhalers: Inhaler A - soft mist inhaler; Inhaler B - reusable soft mist inhaler; Inhaler C - multi-dose dry powder inhaler; and Inhaler D - single dose dry powder inhaler. RESULTS The study was completed by 153 patients (50 females); respondents were 50.4 years old on average; 13 different inhaler devices were reported. The most preferred inhaler is L-shaped, has dose preparation with capsule insertion and a dose counter, and is reusable. Inhaler profiles A and B had the highest utilities (mean of 1.2533 and 0.9578 respectively) compared to inhaler C (0.6315) and D (0.2200). CONCLUSIONS This study showed statistically significant results that the strongest drivers of preference in French users of inhalation devices for COPD are shape, dose counter and reusability. Convenience-related characteristics are important to patients and should be taken into account by clinicians prescribing these devices.
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- b Health Economics and Outcomes Research , Creativ-Ceutical , Paris , France
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- b Health Economics and Outcomes Research , Creativ-Ceutical , Paris , France
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- b Health Economics and Outcomes Research , Creativ-Ceutical , Paris , France
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- d TA Respiratory/Biosimilars , Boehringer Ingelheim , Ingelheim am Rhein , Germany
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- f Public Health , Aix-Marseille Université, Jardin du Pharo , Marseille , France
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- g UPRES EA 220, Université Paris Saclay , Hôpital Foch , Suresnes , France
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Avdeev SN, Trushenko NV. New opportunities of dual bronchodilation therapy for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. TERAPEVT ARKH 2019; 91:76-85. [PMID: 31094464 DOI: 10.26442/00403660.2019.03.000136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Currently, combinations of long-acting beta2-agonists and long-acting anticholinergics are considered as the basic therapy for majority of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). These combinations have different pharmacological characteristics and delivery devices that provides different clinical effects and new opportunities for personalized treatment of COPD. Aclidinium/formoterol fixed combination differs from other dual bronchodilators by twice-daily dosing regimen, good safety profile and a specific delivery system. Recent information on clinical efficacy and safety of aclidinium/formoterol combination in COPD patients is given in this article.
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- S N Avdeev
- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia.,Pulmonology Scientific Research Institute under Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia
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- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia.,Pulmonology Scientific Research Institute under Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia
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Greene G, Costello RW, Cushen B, Sulaiman I, Mac Hale E, Conroy RM, Doyle F. A novel statistical method for assessing effective adherence to medication and calculating optimal drug dosages. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0195663. [PMID: 29677197 PMCID: PMC5909911 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0195663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2017] [Accepted: 03/27/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE We derive a novel model-based metric for effective adherence to medication, and validate it using data from the INhaler Compliance Assessment device (INCATM). This technique employs dose timing data to estimate the threshold drug concentration needed to maintain optimal health. METHODS The parameters of the model are optimised against patient outcome data using maximum likelihood methods. The model is fitted and validated by secondary analysis of two independent datasets from two remote-monitoring studies of adherence, conducted through clinical research centres of 5 Irish hospitals. Training data came from a cohort of asthma patients (~ 47,000 samples from 218 patients). Validation data is from a cohort of 204 patients with COPD recorded between 2014 and 2016. RESULTS The time above threshold measure is strongly predictive of adverse events (exacerbations) in COPD patients (Odds Ratio of exacerbation = 0.52 per SD increase in adherence, 95% Confidence Interval [0.34-0.79]). This compares well with the best known previous method, the Area Under the dose-time Curve (AUC) (Odds Ratio = 0.69, 95% Confidence Interval [0.48-0.99]). In addition, the fitted value of the dose threshold (0.56 of prescribed dosage) suggests that prescribed doses may be unnecessarily high given good adherence. CONCLUSIONS The resulting metric accounts for missed doses, dose-timing errors, and errors in inhaler technique, and provides enhanced predictive validity in comparison to previously used measures. In addition, the method allows us to estimate the correct dosage required to achieve the effect of the medication using the patients' own adherence data and outcomes. The adherence score does depend not on sex or other demographic factors suggesting that effective adherence is driven by individual behavioural factors.
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- Garrett Greene
- Division of Population Health Sciences, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
- Clinical Research Centre, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Clinical Research Centre, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
- Department of Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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- Clinical Research Centre, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
- Department of Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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- Clinical Research Centre, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
- Department of Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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- Clinical Research Centre, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
- Department of Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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- Division of Population Health Sciences, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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- Division of Population Health Sciences, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the long-term care setting: current practices, challenges, and unmet needs. Curr Opin Pulm Med 2018; 23 Suppl 1:S1-S28. [PMID: 28990958 DOI: 10.1097/mcp.0000000000000416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a prevalent and disabling disorder in the United States, especially affecting older individuals, women, and those with a history of smoking. Studies show that COPD may be underrepresented, underdiagnosed, and undertreated in elderly patients residing in long-term care (LTC) facilities. The quality of care for LTC residents with COPD is heterogeneous in regard to both the facility and the patient. For LTC facilities, care should be driven by staff education, interstaff communication, and interfacility communication. From the perspective of the LTC patient, choice of medication and device should be based on appropriate diagnosis, comorbidities, ability to perform treatment, and patient preferences. Nebulization is currently underutilized in LTC settings, although it would benefit older patients with low peak inspiratory flow, cognitive impairment, and/or physical impairment, which may preclude them from using other inhalation devices. Authors developed a COPD treatment algorithm that focuses on three primary patient aspects to consider when deciding on respiratory device in patients in LTC facilities: inspiratory flow, hand dexterity and coordination, and cognitive capacity.
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Witry M, Comellas A, Simmering J, Polgreen P. The Association Between Technology Use and Health Status in a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Cohort: Multi-Method Study. J Med Internet Res 2018; 20:e125. [PMID: 29610113 PMCID: PMC5902698 DOI: 10.2196/jmir.9382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2017] [Revised: 01/03/2018] [Accepted: 02/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Telemedicine and electronic health (eHealth) interventions have been proposed to improve management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for patients between traditional clinic and hospital visits to reduce complications. However, the effectiveness of such interventions may depend on patients’ comfort with technology. Objective The aim was to describe the relationship between patient demographics and COPD disease severity and the use of communication-related technology. Methods We administered a structured survey about the use of communication technologies to a cohort of persons in the COPDGene study at one midwestern hospital in the United States. Survey results were combined with clinical and demographic data previously collected as part of the cohort study. A subsample of patients also completed eHealth simulation tasks. We used logistic or linear regression to determine the relationship between patient demographics and COPD disease severity and reported use of communication-related technology and the results from our simulated eHealth-related tasks. Results A total of 686 patients completed the survey and 100 participated in the eHealth simulation. Overall, those who reported using communication technology were younger (P=.005) and had higher incomes (P=.03). Men appeared less likely to engage in text messaging (P<.001) than women. Patients who spent more time on tasks in the eHealth simulation had greater odds of a COPD Assessment Test score >10 (P=.02) and walked shorter distances in their 6-minute walk tests (P=.003) than those who took less time. Conclusions Older patients, patients with lower incomes, and less healthy patients were less likely to report using communication technology, and they did not perform as well on our simulated eHealth tasks. Thus, eHealth-based interventions may not be as effective in these populations, and additional training in communication technology may be needed.
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- Matthew Witry
- Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science, College of Pharmacy, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, United States
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- Signal Center for Health Innovation, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, United States
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Teh RO, Menzies OH, Connolly MJ, Doughty RN, Wilkinson TJ, Pillai A, Lumley T, Ryan C, Rolleston A, Broad JB, Kerse N. Patterns of multi-morbidity and prediction of hospitalisation and all-cause mortality in advanced age. Age Ageing 2018; 47:261-268. [PMID: 29281041 DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afx184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2017] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background multi-morbidity is associated with poor outcomes and increased healthcare utilisation. We aim to identify multi-morbidity patterns and associations with potentially inappropriate prescribing (PIP), subsequent hospitalisation and mortality in octogenarians. Methods life and Living in Advanced Age; a Cohort Study in New Zealand (LiLACS NZ) examined health outcomes of 421 Māori (indigenous to New Zealand), aged 80-90 and 516 non-Māori, aged 85 years in 2010. Presence of 14 chronic conditions was ascertained from self-report, general practice and hospitalisation records and physical assessments. Agglomerative hierarchical cluster analysis identified clusters of participants with co-existing conditions. Multivariate regression models examined the associations between clusters and PIP, 48-month hospitalisations and mortality. Results six clusters were identified for Māori and non-Māori, respectively. The associations between clusters and outcomes differed between Māori and non-Māori. In Māori, those in the complex multi-morbidity cluster had the highest prevalence of inappropriately prescribed medications and in cluster 'diabetes' (20% of sample) had higher risk of hospitalisation and mortality at 48-month follow-up. In non-Māori, those in the 'depression-arthritis' (17% of the sample) cluster had both highest prevalence of inappropriate medications and risk of hospitalisation and mortality. Conclusions in octogenarians, hospitalisation and mortality are better predicted by profiles of clusters of conditions rather than the presence or absence of a specific condition. Further research is required to determine if the cluster approach can be used to target patients to optimise resource allocation and improve outcomes.
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- Ruth O Teh
- Department of General Practice and Primary Health Care, University of Auckland
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- Freemasons’ Department of Geriatric Medicine, University of Auckland
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- Auckland Hospital, University of Auckland and Heart Foundation Professor
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Trinity College Dublin
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- Freemasons’ Department of Geriatric Medicine, University of Auckland
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- Department of General Practice and Primary Health Care, University of Auckland
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Characteristics associated with mortality in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)-heart failure coexistence. Prim Health Care Res Dev 2018; 19:570-574. [PMID: 29463343 DOI: 10.1017/s1463423618000117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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AimTo investigate if cardiac/pulmonary functional tests and variables obtained from clinical practice (body mass index, dyspnea, functional class, clinical judgment of disability to perform an exercise test and previous hospitalization rate) are related to mortality in patients with overlap chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and chronic heart failure (CHF). BACKGROUND: Although the coexistence of COPD and CHF has been growingly reported, description of survival predictors considering the presence of both conditions is still scarce. METHODS: Using a cohort design, outpatients with the previous diagnosis of COPD and/or CHF that performed both spirometry and echocardiography in the same year were followed-up during a mean of 20.9±8.5 months.FindingsOf the 550 patients initially evaluated, 301 had both spirometry and echocardiography: 160 (53%) with COPD on isolation; 100 (33%) with CHF on isolation; and 41 (14%) with overlap. All groups presented similar mortality: COPD 17/160 (11%); CHF 12/100 (12%); and overlap 7/41 (17%) (P=0.73). In the overlap group (n=41), inability to exercise and hospitalization rate were the unique parameters associated with higher mortality (seven events) in univariate analyses. In conclusion, inability to exercise and hospitalization rate emerged as the unique parameters associated with mortality in our sample.
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Adherence to Maintenance Medications among Older Adults with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. The Role of Depression. Ann Am Thorac Soc 2018; 13:1497-504. [PMID: 27332765 DOI: 10.1513/annalsats.201602-136oc] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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RATIONALE Among individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), depression is one of the most common yet underrecognized and undertreated comorbidities. Although depression has been associated with reduced adherence to maintenance medications used in other conditions, such as diabetes, little research has assessed the role of depression in COPD medication use and adherence. OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to assess the impact of depression on COPD maintenance medication adherence among a nationally representative sample of Medicare beneficiaries newly diagnosed with COPD. METHODS We used a 5% random sample of Medicare administrative claims data to identify beneficiaries diagnosed with COPD between 2006 and 2010. We included beneficiaries with 2 years of continuous Medicare Parts A, B, and D coverage and at least two prescription fills for COPD maintenance medications after COPD diagnosis. We searched for prescription fills for inhaled corticosteroids, long-acting β-agonists, and long-acting anticholinergics and calculated adherence starting at the first fill. We modeled adherence to COPD maintenance medications as a function of new episodes of depression, using generalized estimated equations. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS Our primary outcome was adherence to COPD maintenance medications, measured as proportion of days covered. The exposure measure was depression. Both COPD and depression were assessed using diagnostic codes in Part A and B data. Covariates included sociodemographics, as well as clinical markers, including comorbidities, COPD severity, and depression severity. Of 31,033 beneficiaries meeting inclusion criteria, 6,227 (20%) were diagnosed with depression after COPD diagnosis. Average monthly adherence to COPD maintenance medications was low, peaking at 57% in the month after first fill and decreasing to 35% within 6 months. In our adjusted regression model, depression was associated with decreased adherence to COPD maintenance medications (odds ratio, 0.93; 95% confidence interval, 0.89-0.98). CONCLUSIONS New episodes of depression decreased adherence to maintenance medications used to manage COPD among older adults. Clinicians who treat older adults with COPD should be aware of the development of depression, especially during the first 6 months after COPD diagnosis, and monitor patients' adherence to prescribed COPD medications to ensure best clinical outcomes.
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Katajisto M, Laitinen T. Estimating the effectiveness of pulmonary rehabilitation for COPD exacerbations: reduction of hospital inpatient days during the following year. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis 2017; 12:2763-2769. [PMID: 28989279 PMCID: PMC5624742 DOI: 10.2147/copd.s144571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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AIMS To study the short- and long-term results of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) given in the Helsinki University Heart and Lung Center and to understand the hospital resources used to treat severe COPD exacerbations in the city of Helsinki. MATERIALS AND METHODS Seventy-eight inactive patients with severe COPD were recruited for a PR course; three of them did not finish the course. The course took 6-8 weeks and included 11-16 supervised exercise sessions. Using electronic medical records, we studied all COPD patients with hospital admission in the city of Helsinki in 2014, including COPD diagnosis, criteria for exacerbation, and potential exclusion/inclusion criteria for PR. RESULTS Seventy-five of the patients finished the PR course and 92% of those patients showed clinically significant improvement. Their hospital days were reduced by 54% when compared to the year before. At 1 year after the course, 53% of the patients reported that they have continued with regular exercise training. In the city of Helsinki, 437 COPD patients were treated in a hospital due to exacerbation during 2014. On the basis of their electronic medical records, 57% of them would be suitable for PR. According to a rough estimate, 10%-20% hospital days could be saved annually if PR was available to all, assuming that the PR results would be as good as those shown here. CONCLUSIONS The study showed that in a real-world setting, PR is efficient when measured by saved hospital days in severe COPD. Half of the patients could be motivated to continue exercising on their own.
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- Milla Katajisto
- Clinical Research Unit for Pulmonary Diseases, Division of Pulmonology, Helsinki University Hospital Heart and Lung Center.,Helsinki University, Helsinki
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- Department of Pulmonary Diseases and Clinical Allergology, Turku University Hospital, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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Vorrink S, Huisman C, Kort H, Troosters T, Lammers JW. Perceptions of Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Their Physiotherapists Regarding the Use of an eHealth Intervention. JMIR Hum Factors 2017; 4:e20. [PMID: 28928110 PMCID: PMC5627045 DOI: 10.2196/humanfactors.7196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2017] [Revised: 04/28/2017] [Accepted: 06/05/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background If eHealth interventions are not used (properly), their potential benefits cannot be fulfilled. User perceptions of eHealth are an important determinant of its successful implementation. This study examined how patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and their physiotherapists (PHTs) value an eHealth self-management intervention following a period of use. Objective The study aimed to evaluate the perceptions of COPD patients and their PHTs as eHealth users. Methods In this study, an eHealth self-management intervention (website and mobile phone app) aimed at stimulating physical activity (PA) in COPD patients was evaluated by its users (patients and PHTs). As participants in a randomized controlled trial (RCT), they were asked how they valued the eHealth intervention after 6 months’ use. Interview requests were made to 33 PHTs from 26 participating practices, and a questionnaire was sent to 76 patients. The questionnaire was analyzed in Excel (Microsoft). The interviews with the PHTs and text messages (short message service, SMS) sent between patients and PHTs were transcribed and independently coded in MAXQDA 10 for Windows (VERBI GmbH). Results A total of 60 patients with COPD filled out the questionnaire, and 24 PHTs were interviewed. The mobile phone app was used 89.0% (160.2/180 days) (standard deviation [SD] 18.5) of the time by patients; 53% (13/24) of PHTs reported low or no use. Patients scored the ease of use of the app 5.09 (SD 1.14) (on a 7-point scale). They found the presentation of the PA information in the app to be clear, insightful, and stimulating. All PHTs judged the website as explicit and user-friendly but had trouble devising a new PA goal for their patients. Patients mostly sent informative, neutral messages concerning the PA goal, and PHTs sent mostly motivating, positive messages concerning the PA goal. Messages were not perceived as supportive in reaching the PA goal according to the patients. Perceived usefulness of the intervention for the PHTs was the objective measurement of PA, the ability to see PA patterns over time, and the ability to use the intervention as a tool to give their patients insight into their PA. For patients, it was that the intervention supported them in increasing their PA and that it made them feel fitter. Barriers to use of the intervention according to the PHTs were time constraints and financial reasons. Seventy-nine percent (19/24) of the PHTs and 58% (35/60) of the patients mentioned they would be interested in using the intervention in the future. Conclusions PHTs and COPD patients had positive feelings regarding the functionality and potential of the eHealth self-management intervention. This paper addresses a number of topics that may aid in the successful development and implementation of these types of eHealth interventions in the future.
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- Sigrid Vorrink
- Faculty Chair Demand Driven Care, Research Centre for Innovations in Health Care, University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Faculty Chair Demand Driven Care, Research Centre for Innovations in Health Care, University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Faculty Chair Demand Driven Care, Research Centre for Innovations in Health Care, University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Division Heart and Lungs, Department of Respiratory Medicine, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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Adherence to COPD treatment: Myth and reality. Respir Med 2017; 129:117-123. [PMID: 28732818 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2017.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2017] [Revised: 05/31/2017] [Accepted: 06/12/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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COPD is a chronic disease in which effective management requires long-term adherence to pharmacotherapies but the level of adhesion to the prescribed medications is very low and this has a negative influence on outcomes. There are several approaches to detect non-adherence, such as pharmacy refill methods, electronic monitoring, and self-report measures, but they are all burdened with important limitations. Medication adherence in COPD is multifactorial and is affected by patients (health beliefs, cognitive abilities, self-efficacy, comorbidities, psychological profile, conscientiousness), physicians (method of administration, dosing regimen, polypharmacy, side effects), and society (patient-prescriber relationship, social support, access to medication, device training, follow-up). Patient-health care professional communication, especially that between patient and physician or pharmacist, is central to optimizing patient adherence. However, the most realistic approach is to keep in mind that non-adherence is always possible, indeed, probable.
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Mathar H, Fastholm P, Lange P, Larsen NS. Why do patients decline participation in offered pulmonary rehabilitation? A qualitative study. Clin Rehabil 2017; 31:1674-1683. [PMID: 28523990 DOI: 10.1177/0269215517708821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study is to produce insight in the explanations for declining pulmonary rehabilitation given by patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. SETTING The participants were recruited from a hospital in Denmark, among patients hospitalized due to an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and among stable patients attending an outpatient clinic. PARTICIPANTS Patients who decline participation in offered pulmonary rehabilitation, who speak Danish, who are able to give informed consent and to participate in a 1-hour interview. METHOD The research question was answered through interviews with 19 patients. DATA ANALYSIS The interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. The transcripts were analyzed using inductive content analysis. The transcripts were condensed; categories were developed providing different types of explanations for declining pulmonary rehabilitation. Each category was named using a content characteristic word. RESULTS This study shows that some patients do not remember or recall that they have been offered pulmonary rehabilitation during hospitalization. Especially the oldest patients perceive themselves to be too frail from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, comorbidity or multimorbidity. The male patients tend to find pulmonary rehabilitation irrelevant because they do not consider themselves ill. Furthermore, the study shows that pulmonary rehabilitation is perceived to be time-consuming and conflicting with daily activities. CONCLUSIONS Patients decline pulmonary rehabilitation because the intervention does not fit their perception of health and because they find that participation in the program may collide with priorities and daily activities.
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- Helle Mathar
- 1 Department of Nursing, Metropolitan University College, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- 1 Department of Nursing, Metropolitan University College, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- 2 Department of Respiratory Medicine, Hvidovre Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.,3 Department of Public Health, Copenhagen University, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Ding B, DiBonaventura M, Karlsson N, Bergström G, Holmgren U. A cross-sectional assessment of the burden of COPD symptoms in the US and Europe using the National Health and Wellness Survey. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis 2017; 12:529-539. [PMID: 28223793 PMCID: PMC5304979 DOI: 10.2147/copd.s114085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Past research has suggested significant relationships between symptoms and health outcomes among patients with COPD. However, these studies have generally focused on a broad COPD sample and may have included those not receiving proper treatment. As a result, the aim of this study was to document the burden of COPD symptoms among those who are currently treated with the standard-of-care (SOC) medications in both the US and Western Europe. METHODS Data from the 2013 US (N=75,000) and 2011 (N=57,512)/2013 (N=62,000) European (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and UK; 5EU) National Health and Wellness Survey (NHWS) were used. The NHWS is a health survey administered to a demographically representative sample of the adult population in each country. A total of 1,666 and 2,006 patients with self-reported physician diagnosis of COPD in the 5EU and US, respectively, were being treated with the appropriate SOC (based on self-reported medication use) and were included in the analyses. Symptoms (eg, dyspnea, coughing, wheezing) were reported descriptively and summed to create a symptom score (with higher score indicating more frequent symptoms). The relationships between the symptom score and patient outcomes (eg, health status using the Short Form-36 version 2 [SF-36v2], work productivity and activity impairment [WPAI], and self-reported health care resource use) were explored using regression modeling. RESULTS Nearly all patients (99.7% and 99.8% in the 5EU and US, respectively) reported experiencing symptoms and >80% reported experiencing at least one symptom "often". Increasing symptom scores were associated with poorer health status (unstandardized beta [b] =-0.87 and -0.78 for mental component summary and physical component summary, respectively, in the US and b =-0.67 and -0.79 in the 5EU, respectively; all P<0.05). Increasing symptom scores were also associated with greater work impairment (b =0.09 and 0.06 for the US and 5EU, respectively), activity impairment (b =0.05 and 0.06, respectively), and health care resource utilization (eg, hospitalizations: b =0.05 and 0.06, respectively) (all P<0.05). Approximately 70% of patients reported some level of non-adherence. Greater non-adherence was significantly associated with more frequent symptoms, poorer health status, and greater work impairment and health care resource use (all P<0.05). CONCLUSION Patients with COPD who are using the appropriate SOC still experience symptoms, which have a significant effect on both humanistic and economic outcomes.
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- Bo Ding
- AstraZeneca Gothenburg, Mölndal, Sweden
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Non-persistence and non-adherence to long-acting COPD medication therapy: A retrospective cohort study based on a large German claims dataset. Respir Med 2016; 122:1-11. [PMID: 27993284 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2016.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2016] [Revised: 11/01/2016] [Accepted: 11/03/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The main objectives of this study, based on a large cohort of German COPD patients, were to assess the level of non-persistence (NP) and non-adherence (NA) with long-acting COPD inhaler treatment and to describe factors that may be associated with NP and NA. METHODS This was a retrospective cohort analysis based on claims data provided by a German statutory health insurance fund (years 2010-2012). NP was analyzed for treatment-naïve patients only; it was defined as a gap of >90 days in medication availability. With regard to NA, first the overall yearly medication possession ratio (MPR) was analyzed, NA was defined as MPR<80%. Secondly, adherence was explored only for the period in which a patient continued therapy with a long-acting COPD agent (no gap>90 days). RESULTS 45,937 COPD patients who received at least one prescription of any long-acting COPD agent were identified (mean age 71.4 years; 45.2% female). Among these, 22,276 (42.4%) were classified as newly treated. The percentage of NP patients after 12 months was 65.3% on an overall patient level. Agent-specific NP rates were: 58.5% for LABA, 47.9% for LAMA, 78.0% for ICS, and 69.4% for single-device LABA/ICS combination treatment. The overall 12-month MPR across all agent classes on a patient level was 57.9% (70.0% of patients classified as non-adherent). During periods of general treatment continuation, the mean MPR/NA rates were 85.0%/30.1% (patient level across all agents), 89.3%/28.2% (LABA), 92.1%/16.2% (LAMA), 84.2%/43.8% (ICS) and 84.1%/42.8% (LABA/ICS combination). In the Cox regression analyses, several factors like female gender, higher CCI or lower number of specialist' visits were associated with earlier discontinuation of therapy. In comparison to LABA therapy, LAMA therapy was less likely to be associated with early NP, whereas patients who initiated ICS therapy or a single-device LABA/ICS combination therapy faced a higher NP risk. CONCLUSIONS In German COPD patients, persistence and adherence with respect to long-acting bronchodilator therapy is poor. Approximately two thirds of patients fail to continue treatment after 12 months. In addition, about one third implement their treatment poorly during periods of general therapy continuation.
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Davis E, Marra C, Gamble JM, Farrell J, Lockyer J, FitzGerald JM, Abu-Ashour W, Gillis C, Hawboldt J. Effectiveness of a pharmacist-driven intervention in COPD (EPIC): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2016; 17:502. [PMID: 27737686 PMCID: PMC5064938 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-016-1623-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2016] [Accepted: 09/25/2016] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are often nonadherent with medications and have poor inhaler technique. Community pharmacists can help to improve health-related quality of life and overall outcomes in patients with COPD. We aim to measure the effectiveness of a systematic, pharmacist-driven intervention on patients with diagnosed COPD. METHODS/DESIGN This pragmatic, parallel-group, cluster randomized controlled trial is designed to determine the effectiveness of a multifactorial, pharmacist-led intervention on medication adherence, inhaler technique, health-related quality of life, health care resource utilization including COPD exacerbations, and use of medications. Participating pharmacies in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), Canada will be randomly assigned to either the intervention or the control group. The intervention group will deliver an enhanced form of care that emphasizes COPD management. The control group will provide usual care and a COPD education pamphlet. Included patients will be aged 40 years or older, have a physician-confirmed diagnosis of COPD, and be able to answer questionnaires in English. The primary outcomes are the between-group difference in the change from baseline to 6 months in medication adherence using the Medication Possession Ratio (MPR) and the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8). The secondary outcomes are also measured from baseline to 6 months, and include the proportion of patients with a clinically significant change in adherence, the proportion of patients defined as having "good adherence," the mean MPR between groups, quality of life as measured by the St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire, medication inhalation technique using a pharmacist-scored checklist, health care resource utilization and antibiotic and orally administered corticosteroid use for COPD exacerbations. Differences between groups will be analyzed at the individual patient level while controlling for clustering effect. DISCUSSION A pharmacist-led COPD intervention has the potential to improve patient medication adherence, thus increasing quality of life, possibly decreasing pulmonary exacerbations and reducing utilization of acute health care resources. Methods and results taken from this study could be used to enhance the delivery of COPD care by community pharmacists in a real-world setting. This would serve to enhance COPD population health and quality of life. TRIAL REGISTRATION International Standard Randomized Controlled Trial Number (ISRCTN) ISRCTN78138190 , registered on 3 February 2016.
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- Erin Davis
- Memorial University School of Pharmacy, 300 Prince Philip Dr., St. John’s, NL A1B 3V6 Canada
- Memorial University Faculty of Medicine, Discipline of Family Medicine, 300 Prince Philip Dr., St. John’s, NL A1B 3V6 Canada
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- Memorial University School of Pharmacy, 300 Prince Philip Dr., St. John’s, NL A1B 3V6 Canada
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- Memorial University School of Pharmacy, 300 Prince Philip Dr., St. John’s, NL A1B 3V6 Canada
- Memorial University Faculty of Medicine, Discipline of Family Medicine, 300 Prince Philip Dr., St. John’s, NL A1B 3V6 Canada
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- Memorial University Faculty of Medicine, Discipline of Medicine, 300 Prince Philip Dr., St. John’s, NL A1B 3V6 Canada
- NL Eastern Health, Respiratory Medicine, 300 Prince Philip Dr., St. John’s, NL A1B 3V6 Canada
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- Memorial University Faculty of Medicine, Discipline of Medicine, 300 Prince Philip Dr., St. John’s, NL A1B 3V6 Canada
- NL Eastern Health, Respiratory Medicine, 300 Prince Philip Dr., St. John’s, NL A1B 3V6 Canada
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- Division of Respiratory Medicine, The University of British Columbia, 2775 Laurel Street, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9 Canada
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- Memorial University School of Pharmacy, 300 Prince Philip Dr., St. John’s, NL A1B 3V6 Canada
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- Memorial University School of Pharmacy, 300 Prince Philip Dr., St. John’s, NL A1B 3V6 Canada
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- Memorial University School of Pharmacy, 300 Prince Philip Dr., St. John’s, NL A1B 3V6 Canada
- NL Eastern Health, Respiratory Medicine, 300 Prince Philip Dr., St. John’s, NL A1B 3V6 Canada
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Belleudi V, Di Martino M, Cascini S, Kirchmayer U, Pistelli R, Formoso G, Fusco D, Davoli M, Agabiti N. The impact of adherence to inhaled drugs on 5-year survival in COPD patients: a time dependent approach. Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf 2016; 25:1295-1304. [PMID: 27396695 PMCID: PMC5129577 DOI: 10.1002/pds.4059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2015] [Revised: 05/02/2016] [Accepted: 06/08/2016] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Purpose Whether inhaled medications improve long‐term survival in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is an open question. The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of adherence to inhaled drug use on 5‐year survival in COPD. Methods A population‐based cohort study in three Italian regions was conducted using healthcare linked datasets (hospitalization, mortality, drugs). Individuals (45+ years) discharged after COPD exacerbation in 2006–2009 were enrolled. Inhaled drug daily use during 5‐year follow‐up was determined through Proportion of Days Covered on the basis of Defined Daily Doses. Five levels of time‐dependent exposure were identified: (i) long‐acting β2 agonists and inhaled corticosteroids (LB/ICS) regular use; (ii) LB/ICS occasional use; (iii) LB regular use; (iv) LB occasional use; and (v) respiratory drugs other than LB. Cox regression models adjusted for baseline (socio‐demographic, comorbidities, drug use) and time‐dependent characteristics (COPD exacerbations, cardiovascular hospitalizations, cardiovascular therapy) were performed. Results A total of 12 124 individuals were studied, 46% women, mean age 73,8 years. Average follow‐up time 2,4 year. A total of 3415 subjects died (mortality rate = 11.9 per 100 person years). In comparison to LB/ICS regular use, higher risks of death for all remaining treatments were found, the highest risk for respiratory drugs other than LB category (HR = 1.63, 95%CI 1.43–1.87). Patients with regular LB use had higher survival than those with LB/ICS occasional use (HR = 0.89, 95%CI 0.79–0.99). Conclusions These findings support clinical guidelines and recommendations for the regular use of inhaled drugs to improve health status and prognosis among moderate–severe COPD patients. © 2016 The Authors. Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
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- Valeria Belleudi
- Department of Epidemiology, Lazio Regional Health Service, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Epidemiology, Lazio Regional Health Service, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Epidemiology, Lazio Regional Health Service, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Epidemiology, Lazio Regional Health Service, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Respiratory Physiology, Catholic University, Roma, Italy
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- Emilia-Romagna Regional Health and Social Care Agency, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Epidemiology, Lazio Regional Health Service, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Epidemiology, Lazio Regional Health Service, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Epidemiology, Lazio Regional Health Service, Roma, Italy.
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Incorvaia C, Montagni M, Makri E, Ridolo E. New combinations in the treatment of COPD: rationale for aclidinium-formoterol. Ther Clin Risk Manag 2016; 12:209-15. [PMID: 26929634 PMCID: PMC4760652 DOI: 10.2147/tcrm.s82034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The current guidelines on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) recommend the prominent use of bronchodilators, including long-acting β2-agonists (LABAs) and long-acting muscarinic antagonists (LAMAs), while inhaled corticosteroids are recommended only in patients with severe disease or frequent exacerbations. LABA–LAMA combinations are indicated when single bronchodilators are insufficient to control COPD. A number of LABA–LAMA combinations are available, based on twice-daily or once-daily administration according to the 12- or 24-hour duration of action, respectively. The aclidinium–formoterol combination is based on the new LAMA aclidinium bromide, which has a high selectivity for M3 muscarinic receptors and a fast onset of action, and the well-known LABA formoterol. Both drugs require twice-daily administration. The fixed-dose combination of aclidinium 400 μg/formoterol 12 μg has shown in randomized controlled trials fast and sustained bronchodilation that was greater than either monotherapy and provided clinically significant improvements in dyspnea and health status compared with placebo, also reducing the use of rescue medications. The overall incidence of adverse events was low and comparable to placebo. These data define the aclidinium–formoterol fixed-dose combination as a new treatment option for patients with COPD. The need for twice-daily administration could be an apparent disadvantage compared to the available once-daily LABA–LAMA combinations, but the immediately perceived benefit in reducing dyspnea due to the fast onset of action, as well as reported correct patient use and satisfaction with the Genuair inhaler might prove useful in favoring adherence.
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- Cristoforo Incorvaia
- Allergy/Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Istituti Clinici di Perfezionamento Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Allergy/Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Istituti Clinici di Perfezionamento Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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Mathar H, Fastholm P, Hansen IR, Larsen NS. Why Do Patients with COPD Decline Rehabilitation. Scand J Caring Sci 2015; 30:432-41. [PMID: 26426088 DOI: 10.1111/scs.12268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2015] [Accepted: 06/24/2015] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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AIM This paper aimed to suggest possible answers to the question: Why do patients with COPD decline pulmonary rehabilitation (PR)? METHOD The study is a metasynthesis inspired by Noblit of the existing qualitative research on the area. The data were collected during 2014. Six studies were found through a systematic literature search in relevant databases. In these six studies, 65 persons were identified as decliners of PR. Four themes were identified from these studies. RESULTS The themes identified were as follows: the referral process, transport problems, perception of health and other obligations or priorities. The problems with the referral of patients relate to different areas: the referring health professional's conviction and commitment, and the patients' understanding of the referral. It seems that various transport problems cause decline, for example long distance to the PR centre or the expenses of getting back and forth. Perceptions of health cause decline. Decliners feel too sick to join PR or do not identify themselves as a sick person, and do not want undertake the 'patient role'. Other obligations or priorities such as work, family obligations and vacations are prioritised on behalf of PR causing decline. CONCLUSION The studies included show patients' rational accounts and reflections on declining PR. The included studies tend to describe accounts for deselection of PR in relation to the preferences and beliefs of the patients rather than including the social and economic variables framing the behaviour and choices of the patients.
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- Helle Mathar
- Department of Nursing, Metropolitan University College, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Nursing, Metropolitan University College, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Nursing, Metropolitan University College, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Cazzola M, Beeh KM, Price D, Roche N. Assessing the clinical value of fast onset and sustained duration of action of long-acting bronchodilators for COPD. Pulm Pharmacol Ther 2015; 31:68-78. [DOI: 10.1016/j.pupt.2015.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2014] [Revised: 02/09/2015] [Accepted: 02/12/2015] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Abstract
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in industrialized countries. Recent studies investigated the impact of comorbidities on the survival in COPD, but most of them lacked a referent group of comorbidity-matched, nonobstructed individuals.We examined the 10-year mortality in a sample of 200 COPD patients and 201 nonobstructed controls. They were part of a larger cohort enrolled in a European case-control study aimed at assessing genetic susceptibility to COPD. By design, the COPD group included patients with a forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) ≤70% predicted. Cases and controls were matched on age, sex, and cumulative smoking history, and shared a nearly identical prevalence of cardiovascular and metabolic disorders. We estimated the hazard of death with Cox regression and percentiles of survival with Laplace regression. COPD was the main exposure variable of interest. Five comorbidities (hypertension, coronary artery disease, prior myocardial infarction, chronic heart failure, and diabetes) were included as covariates in multiple regression models.The all-cause mortality rate was significantly higher in cases than in controls (43% vs 16%, P < 0.001). The unadjusted hazard of death for COPD was 3-fold higher than the referent category (P < 0.001), and remained nearly unchanged after introducing the 5 comorbidities in multiple regression. Patients with COPD had significantly shorter survival percentiles than comorbidity-matched controls (P < 0.001). Notably, 15% of the nonobstructed controls died by 10.3 years into the study; the same proportion of COPD patients had died some 6 years earlier, at 4.6 years.In a separate analysis, we split the whole sample into 2 groups based on the lower tertile of FEV1 and carbon monoxide lung diffusing capacity (DLCO). The hazard of death for COPD patients with low FEV1 and DLCO was nearly 3.5-fold higher than in all the others (P < 0.001), and decreased only slightly after introducing age and chronic heart failure as relevant covariates.COPD is a strong predictor of reduced survival independently of coexisting cardiovascular and metabolic disorders. Efforts should be made to identify patients at risk and to ensure adherence to prescribed therapeutic regimens.
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Affiliation(s)
- Massimo Miniati
- Dipartimento di Medicina Sperimentale e Clinica (MM), Università di Firenze, Firenze; Istituto di Fisiologia Clinica del Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (SM, IP); Fondazione CNR-Toscana "Gabriele Monasterio" (SM), Pisa, Italy; and Unit of Biostatistics (MB), Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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