Researcher at University of Malaga Describes Research in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Validation of an Inhaled Therapy Beliefs Questionnaire in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease).

A recent study conducted at the University of Malaga aimed to validate a questionnaire that assesses beliefs about inhaled treatments in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The study evaluated data from 260 COPD patients and found that the questionnaire showed good viability and acceptable psychometric properties. The research concluded that the questionnaire demonstrated feasibility, reliability, and content validity. This study provides valuable insights into understanding patients' beliefs about inhaled treatments and their impact on medication adherence and health outcomes. [Extracted from the article]