Inhaler Management | Adherence to Inhaled Therapy
📦 Adherence to Inhaled Therapy
Adherence to asthma medication is critical to achieving good symptom control and preventing exacerbations. This shared component supports structured conversations to identify non-adherence and plan support.
🧭 When Will I See This?
During structured asthma reviews
When patients are prescribed regular inhaled therapy
Alongside inhaler technique or SABA overuse alerts
📋 What To Record
Field | Purpose |
| Adherence Discussed | Tick to confirm an adherence conversation was held |
| Barriers to Adherence | E.g. side effects, forgetfulness, beliefs about medication |
| Education Provided | Notes on any advice, coaching or support given |
💬 Suggested Questions to Ask
“How often do you miss a dose?”
“Do you ever run out or forget to order repeats?”
“Do you notice any side effects that put you off using it?”
📈 Why It Matters
Identifies modifiable reasons for poor control
Enables shared planning to improve adherence
Supports asthma review quality and national indicators like AST007
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