RT Journal Article
T1 Determinants and Differences in Satisfaction with the Inhaler Among Patients with Asthma or COPD.
A1 Plaza, Vicente
A1 Giner, Jordi
A1 Curto, Elena
A1 Alonso-Ortiz, M Belen
A1 Orue, Miren Itxaso
A1 Vega, Jose Maria
A1 Cosio, Borja G
K1 Asthma
K1 Chronic obstructive
K1 Nebulizers
K1 Patient compliance
K1 Patient satisfaction
K1 Pulmonary disease
K1 Self-reported success
K1 Vaporizers
AB Satisfaction with the inhaler is an important determinant of treatment adherence in patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, few studies have compared these 2 groups to identify the factors associated with satisfaction with the inhaler. To assess and compare satisfaction with the inhaler in patients with asthma or COPD and to determine the variables associated with high inhaler satisfaction. A multicenter, cross-sectional study of 816 patients (406 with asthma and 410 with COPD) was conducted. Satisfaction was assessed with the Feeling of Satisfaction with Inhaler (FSI-10) questionnaire. All participants completed the Test of Adherence to Inhalers and either the Asthma Control Test (ACT) or the COPD Assessment Test (CAT). Overall, the asthma group was significantly more satisfied with the inhaler (mean [standard deviation] FSI-10 scores: 44.1 [6.5] vs 42.0 [7.7]; P  Age, disease control, and training in inhalation technique all play a more significant role than the specific diagnosis in explaining satisfaction with the device in patients with asthma and COPD. These findings underscore the need to provide better training and more active monitoring of the inhalation technique to improve patient satisfaction, treatment adherence, and clinical outcomes.
PB Elsevier
YR 2019
FD 2019-10-03
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10668/14587
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10668/14587
LA en
NO Plaza V, Giner J, Curto E, Alonso-Ortiz MB, Orue MI, Vega JM, et al. Determinants and Differences in Satisfaction with the Inhaler Among Patients with Asthma or COPD. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2020 Feb;8(2):645-653
DS RISalud
RD Apr 4, 2025