Investigating the factors affecting adherence to inhaled corticosteroids in patients with asthma using primary care data in the UK

Background: Poor adherence to inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) is known as the main cause for therapeutic failure in asthma treatment and associated morbidity. Adherence is complex and can have many causes, which will vary between conditions, treatments and patients. To improve adherence, it is vital t...

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Main Author: Taylor, Amelia C.
Format: Thesis (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2017
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/43318/