SynthesisThe Cochrane database of systematic reviews2015
Interventions for enhancing adherence to treatment in adults with bronchiectasis.
Synthesis in The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 15 citations in OpenAlex.
- Airway clearance techniques for cystic fibrosis: an overview of Cochrane systematic reviews.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2019Pooled it
- Interventions for enhancing adherence to treatment in adults with bronchiectasis.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2015Pooled it
- Interventions for bronchiectasis: an overview of Cochrane systematic reviews.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2015Pooled it
- Airway clearance management for bronchiectasis in China: a multicentre cross-sectional study from the Chinese bronchiectasis registry (BE-China).The Lancet regional health. Western Pacific · 2026Article
- Airway clearance management in people with bronchiectasis: data from the European Bronchiectasis Registry (EMBARC).The European respiratory journal · 2024Observational
- 'The likes of me running and walking? No chance': Exploring the perceptions of adult patients with bronchiectasis towards exercise.Chronic illness · 2023Article
- Assessment of factors and interventions towards therapeutic adherence among persons with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis.ERJ open research · 2022Review
- Bronchiectasis in Primary Antibody Deficiencies: A Multidisciplinary Approach.Frontiers in immunology · 2020Review
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7 authors at 4 institutions in 3 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundBronchiectasis is characterised by a widening of the airways, leading to excess mucus production and recurrent infection. It is more prevalent in women and those in middle age. Many patients with bronchiectasis do not adhere to treatments (medications, exercise and airway clearance) prescribed for their condition. The best methods to change these adherence behaviours have not been identified.
objectivesTo assess the effects of interventions to enhance adherence to any aspect of treatment in adults with bronchiectasis in terms of adherence and health outcomes, such as pulmonary exacerbations, health-related quality of life and healthcare costs. SEARCH
methodsWe searched the Cochrane Airways Group Specialised Register (CAGR), which contains trial reports identified through systematic searches of CENTRAL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, AMED and PsycINFO, from inception to October 2015. SELECTION CRITERIA: We planned to include randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of adults with bronchiectasis that compared any intervention aimed at enhancing adherence versus no intervention, usual care or another adherence intervention. We excluded studies of those who had bronchiectasis due to cystic fibrosis. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: Two review authors (AMcC and ET) independently screened titles, abstracts and full-texts of identified studies. MAIN
resultsSearches retrieved 36 studies reported in 37 articles; no eligible studies were identified. AUTHORS'
conclusionsWe did not identify any studies that assessed the effect of interventions to enhance adherence to treatment in bronchiectasis. Adequately powered, well-designed trials of adherence interventions for bronchiectasis are needed.
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