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Monitoring adherence to beclomethasone in asthmatic children and adolescents through four different methods
Author Jentzsch, NS | Subject Child
Asthma
Drug
Corticosteroids | Source Allergy, Volume 64, Number 10, October 2009 , pp. 1458-1462(5) | Year of publication 2009 | Link | Abstract This study was aimed to verify the adherence rate to beclomethasone dipropionate (BDP) by four currently available methods. The authors concluded that adherence was a dynamic event and rates decreased progressively for all methods over the 12-month follow-up. Canister weight and electronic monitoring measures were more accurate than self/parent reports and pharmacy records. Rates obtained by these two methods were very close and statistical analysis also showed a substantial agreement between them. As measurements by canister weight are less costly compared with currently available electronic devices, it should be considered as an alternative method to assess adherence in both clinical research and practice. | Date added 22/10/2009 | Created by | Expiry Date N/A |
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