People with COPD were more likely to have otherchronic illnessesand to be simultaneously prescribed three or more drugs with similar potential side-effects. The study used data from UK Biobank to examine the problem of multimorbidity (two or more long-term health conditions) and polypharmacy (multi...
Therapy with inhaled medications can improve COPD outcomes, but are not without risks. The use of spirometry may help mitigate the therapy risks if treatment is appropriate based on spirometry results. Before determining benefits of spirometry use, it is important to examine use of medications and ...
Background Lung function impairment in COPD is known to be related to reductions of left heart size, while short-term interventional trials with bronchodilators showed positive effects on cardiac parameters. We investigated whether COPD maintenance therapy has analogous long-term effects. Methods Pooled...
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This scoping review identified 44 validated tools to measure various challenges that older adults encounter with medication management. However, no tool measures all five barriers (physical, cognitive, sensory, motivational, and environmental) to medication-taking at home. Therefore, utilizing a combinatio...
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ABSTRACT:Medication non-adherence is a problem that affects up to 50% of patients with chronic diseases. The result is a failure to achieve therapeutic goals and an increased burden on the healthcare system. It is, therefore, highly appropriate to develo
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We aimed to estimate the age and sex-specific prevalence of symptomatic COPD and to identify patterns of respiratory medication use to inform interventions to improve pharmacotherapy in this condition. Methods We used the national pharmacy claims database, with data on a publically insured cohort in...
This chapter explores medication administration practices in developing countries, focusing on achievements, quality, challenges, and recommendations. It discusses the progress made in improving access to medications, expanding the healthcare workforce, and implementing medication safety initiatives. However, ch...