Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group:.
Sponsors
Quaid-i-Azam University , Islamabad
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients only attend the outpatient COPD wards, confirmed diagnosis of COPD by the hospital consultant for at least 1 year Newly diagnosed patients with a forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1) of 30–80% of the predicted normal value Patients that hospital consultant agree that the patient is suitable for entering the trial
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Moderate to severe learning difficulties Mobility problems, confusion, disorientation or terminal illness Congestive heart failure or if they are attending a pulmonary rehabilitation programs consulting a pulmonary nurse or clinical pharmacist in the last 6 months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The medication adherence by pharmacist intervention will be improved. Timepoint: Before intervention, after 24 weeks of intervention. Method of measurement: Self-structured medication adherence Questionnaire will be filled to check the adherence level. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Assessment of patient quality of life by St. George Respiratory Questionnare. Timepoint: Before intervention and after 24 weeks of intervention. Method of measurement: Patients interviews. | — |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Public ContactDr. Amjad Khan
Quaid-i-Azam university, islamabad
Outcome results
None listed