Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Respiratory Other chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Conditions
Interventions
Subjects will be divided randomly into two groups, using the block randomisation technique: a control group and an intervention group. All patients will attend the same number of appointments. The int
Sponsors
Carlos III Institute of Health (Instituto de Salud Carlos III) (Spain)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Confirmed COPD diagnose by spirometry (Spanish Society of Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery [SEPAR] guidelines) 2. Belong to the selected Primary Care Centres in Malaga area 3. Prescription of fixed daily doses of inhaled treatment 4. Accepted to participate in the study and gives informed consent 5. Aged greater than or equal to 18 years, either sex
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosis of other respiratory conditions which are not included in the COPD definition 2. Cognitive impairment problems
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Treatment adherence evaluated using dose or pill recount, measured at the three visits of the trial. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measured at start and end of study: 1. Functional status (spirometry) 2. Quality of life, measured using the Spanish version of the St George?s Respiratory Questionnaire and the specifically developed SeguiEPOC Questionnaire | — |
Countries
Spain
Outcome results
None listed