Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Conditions
Brief summary
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma are frequent and disabling pathologies. The general practitioner is often at the front line vis-a-vis screening, diagnosis and treatment of these pathologies. There are currently many treatments available, in particular inhaled corticosteroids, and although the recommendations for management appear to be well codified in theory, the adaptation of drug therapy remains complex in general practice. The prescription of inhaled corticosteroids, often initiated during a general medicine consultation, is not simple. The aim of this study is to analyze the relevance of the prescription of inhaled corticosteroids in primary care and to identify the criteria necessary for the prescription of inhaled corticosteroids available in general practice. The main objective of our study is to evaluate the rate of consultations where all the elements required for guiding the prescription of an inhaled corticoid are available. The secondary objectives are: * Identify other factors associated with decision-making * Identify the causes of inhaled corticosteroid stopping (de-prescription)
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
University Hospital, Montpellier
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Patient with short-term inhaled corticosteroid therapy * Informed and not opposed to participate in this research
Exclusion criteria
* Patient under judicial or legal protection * Adults under any kind of guardianship -
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Presence of all factors justifying the prescription of inhaled cortcoids | Day 0 (transversal study) | The presence (yes/no) of all factors justifying the prescription of inhaled cortcoids as described in the associated market authorization. |
Countries
France
Outcome results
None listed