TUÂN THỦ ĐIỀU TRỊ THUỐC HÍT Ở NGƯỜI BỆNH ĐỢT CẤP COPD NHẬP VIỆN TẠI BỆNH VIỆN CHỢ RẪY NĂM 2024

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the adherence to inhaled medication and the inhaler technique among patients hospitalized with acute exacerbation of COPD at Cho Ray Hospital in 2024. Subjects and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 80 inpatients diagnosed with acute exacerbation of COPD. Treatment adherence was assessed using the TAI scale, and inhaler technique was evaluated using a standardized checklist. Data were analyzed using Stata 14. Results: The findings showed that 57.5% of patients had 2–3 hospitalizations in the previous year. Dyspnea was the most prominent symptom (96.3%). A total of 80% and 71.2% of patients had high symptom burden according to the CAT and mMRC scores, respectively; 93.6% were classified as risk group E. The adherence rate to inhaled medication was 56.2%, while correct inhaler technique was observed in only 26.3% of patients. The average hospital stay was 6.2 days, and 87.5% showed clinical improvement after treatment. Conclusion: Treatment adherence was moderate, but the inhaler technique remained poor, negatively affecting exacerbation control. Strengthening education and regular evaluation of inhaler technique is necessary to improve treatment outcomes.