The effective test of an APP in the inhalation medicine adherence of children with asthma in outpatient department / 重庆医学

ABSTRACT

Objective To test the effect of an APP in the adherence of inhalation medicines for children with asthma,improve the rate of inhalation medicines compliance,self management ability and the quality of life of children with asthma.Methods The research use self-control study.We use Medication Adherence Report Scale for Asthma (MARS-A) to test the adherence of inhalation medicines for children with asthma in outpatient department.After 2 months using the APP,the children with asthma may be re-tested by the MARS-A to compare the differences in medication adherence,asthma knowledge,use method and pulmonary function,etc.Finally,data analysis using paired t test.Results After using the APP,the inhalation medicines adherence rate is increased from 25.78 ％ to 68.75 ％,the awareness rate of patients and their caregivers are increased from 25 ％ to 65 ％,and the APP usage rate is 42.18％,there was significant difference (P＜0.01).Conclusion The APP can effectively improve the adherence of inhalation drugs,standardized medication management,guarantee treatment effect and improve the quality of life of children with asthma.It could also reducing medical costs and improving work efficiency and service quality,thus deserves promotion.