ArticleCanadian pharmacists journal : CPJ = Revue des pharmaciens du Canada : RPC
"It's a lonely battle": A qualitative study of older adult Canadians' experiences with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease medication adherence and support.
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- Support and Its Effect for Persons Affected by COPD and Their Next of Kin - an Systematic Integrative Review.International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease · 2025Pooled it
- Determinants of Medication Nonadherence Among Diverse Adults With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (Miami, Fla.) · 2026Article
- Medication adherence in older adults with chronic diseases: a scoping review of barriers, facilitators, and effective interventions.Frontiers in aging · 2026Review
- Barriers and Facilitators to Inhaler Adherence in Elderly Individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Qualitative Study.International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease · 2025Article
- Facilitators and barriers to self-management in Iranian men with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a qualitative study.BMJ open respiratory research · 2024Article
- Motivation and preferences for learning of patients with COPD or asthma and their significant others in pulmonary rehabilitation: a qualitative study.ERJ open research · 2024Article
- Factors Associated with Non-Adherence to Self-Management Among Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Survey Using the Delphi Technique and Analytic Hierarchy Process.International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease · 2024Article
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Abstract
Background: Medication adherence is critical for optimal management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is influenced by patient, treatment and societal factors. Currently, little is known about the patient perspectives of older adult Canadians with COPD regarding medication adherence. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to explore the lived experiences of older Canadian adults with COPD regarding medication adherence and management. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 community-dwelling older adults with COPD, and iterative thematic analysis was performed. Results: Six themes emerged from these data: (1) continuity of care, (2) importance of pharmacy for information and care, (3) medication self-management, (4) "there needs to be more information," (5) drug costs a concern and (6) "it's a lonely battle." Conclusion: Findings suggested a need for improved continuity of care, disease-related information provision and means of addressing psychosocial needs. Holistic approaches to patient education and self-management, with consideration for varying health literacy, are needed.
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