Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: rate of therapiotic adherence in outpatient practice

The adherence of a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to treatment is of utmost importance as it prevents the disease progression and the delayed complication development that determine the quality of life and life span. The purpose of the study is to assess the level of adherence for patients with COPD to drug therapy with respiratory drugs, to identify factors influencing the adherence, and study 5-year survival rate based on adherence level.