Parameters affecting inhalation therapy adherence in elderly patients with chronic obstructive lung disease and asthma

TURAN O., TURAN P. A., MİRİCİ A.

GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, vol.17, no.6, pp.999-1005, 2017 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 17 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/ggi.12823
  • Journal Name: GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.999-1005
  • Keywords: adherence, cognitive functions, elderly, inhalation, patient education, DOSE INHALER TECHNIQUE, PULMONARY-DISEASE, OLDER-ADULTS, COPD
  • Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

AimOne of the most significant problems in the treatment of elderly patients is incorrect use of inhaler devices. The purpose of the present study was to assess the parameters affecting treatment adherence among elderly patients.