Asthma Adherence

Patient adherence to asthma medications is an important issue for health professionals.

It is now clear that adherence is an issue that must be addressed by health professionals concerned to improve both the quality of life and the health outcomes of their patients or clients.

In developing this practical guide the National Asthma Council (NAC) aims to assist those involved in asthma care to understand more about adherence and the factors affecting it, both as a patient issue and an asthma management issue. It has been written to complement the Asthma Management Handbook.

Health professionals need to gain a complete understanding of adherence and the multitude of factors that contribute to poor adherence, in order to be able to assess levels of adherence and implement strategies to improve patient self-management and health outcomes.

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Asthma Adherence: A Guide for Health Professionals