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Behavioral Phenotypes of Inhaler Technique and Adherence in COPD: A Cross-Sectional Study.
International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - 1 Jan 2026
Xiang Jiahui, Li Jiachen, Zhang Yining, Dong Liang, Niu Jici, Zhang Yi, Wang Shuqin, Shi Chenxi, Jia Yanrui
Abstract excerpt
Purpose: Inhaler technique and treatment adherence are both determinants of clinical outcomes in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), yet they are typically assessed in isolation. This study classified COPD patients into behavioral phenotypes based on the joint assessment of both dimensions and identified factors associated with phenotype membership. Methods: This cross-sectional study enrolled 700 COPD...
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- Humans
- Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
- Cross-Sectional Studies
- Female
- Nebulizers and Vaporizers
- Phenotype
