Asthma
Conditions
Interventions
The ADAPT (ADolescent Adherence Patient Tool) intervention consisted of a smartphone application for patients, which was securely connected to a desktop application of community pharmacists.
Sponsors
Pharmacoepidemiology and Clinical Pharmacology, Utrecht Pharmacy Practice Network for Education and Research (UPPER), Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Utrecht University. Netherlands Organization for Health Research and Development (ZonMw). Umenz Benelux BV.
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Adolescent patients using inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) registered in one of the pharmacies in the UPPER-network - Age between 12-18 years - Use of ICS: filling of at least 2 prescriptions for ICS or ICS/LABA combination during the previous 12 months - Diagnosis of (persistent) asthma (verified by GP) - Having a smartphone
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Patients who use ICS for indications other than asthma - Patients who have insufficient understanding of the Dutch language - Patients who are not able to take care for themselves (e.g. living in an institution)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To evaluate the effectiveness of the ADAPT intervention on self-reported medication adherence | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To evaluate the effectiveness of the ADAPT intervention on self-reported: - Asthma control - Asthma-related quality of life - Medication beliefs - Illness perceptions - Patient and pharmacist satisfaction | — |
Contacts
Public ContactEllen Koster
Utrecht University
Outcome results
None listed