Methods to assess COPD medications adherence in healthcare databases: a systematic review
Conclusion:
Variations in adherence assessment methods are common. Attention to transparency, reporting of variables with an impact on adherence assessment and rationale for choosing an adherence cut-off or treatment gap is recommended.
Source: European Respiratory Review - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Vauterin, D., Van Vaerenbergh, F., Vanoverschelde, A., Quint, J. K., Verhamme, K., Lahousse, L. Tags: COPD and smoking, Respiratory clinical practice Reviews Source Type: research
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