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Clinical Impact of MI on Inhaled Antibiotic Adherence in Cystic Fibrosis

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Cystic Fibrosis
Interventions
Behavioral: Motivational Interviewing
Registration Number
NCT04017559
Lead Sponsor
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Brief Summary

Adherence to treatment is a major challenge in cystic fibrosis (CF). Motivational Interviewing (MI) is increasingly used to address this, but its effectiveness is unknown. We investigated the clinical impact of an MI intervention, delivered by a specifically trained pharmacist, on adherence to inhaled antibiotics (IA).

Detailed Description

Adherence to treatment is a major challenge in cystic fibrosis (CF). Motivational Interviewing (MI) is increasingly used to address this, but its effectiveness is unknown. We investigated the clinical impact of an MI intervention, delivered by a specifically trained pharmacist, on adherence to inhaled antibiotics (IA).

Adults with CF were recruited through the Regional CF Centre. A pharmacist trained in MI delivered three recorded MI sessions over 2 months, with follow up at 3, 4 and 6 months. Demographics, ppFEV1, BMI, adherence (IA collection rates) and additional antibiotic use were collected during the study and for 6 months prior. Treatment Quality and Satisfaction (TQSM), self-reported adherence (Moriskey Medication Adherence Scale-8 (MMAS-8)), Quality Of Life (CF Questionnaire-Revised (CFQ-R)) and sputum Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Pa) density were assessed at each study visit. Statistical analysis compared outcomes pre and post-intervention and variation during the intervention period.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
22
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Male or female patients with a documented diagnosis of CF aged ≥18 years on the date of informed consent
  2. Known chronic infection with Pa, as defined by the Leeds criteria
  3. Has been prescribed inhaled colomycin and/or tobramycin and/or aztreonam for a minimum of 3 months prior to study enrolment
  4. Able to provide written informed consent
  5. Able to understand and comply with protocol requirements and instructions
  6. Has been identified by the physician during routine appointments as having difficulties with adherence to their inhaled therapies
Exclusion Criteria
  1. Patients that do not expectorate sputum spontaneously
  2. Inability to complete questionnaires

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Intervention cohortMotivational InterviewingAll participants were entered into the intervention cohort to receive the Motivational Interviewing intervention
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Inhaled Antibiotic collection percentage6 months preceding intervention compared to end of 6 month intervention period

Change in adherence to Inhaled Antibiotic measured by collection from pharmacy in 6 months before intervention and at end of intervention

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Quality of life measured by CFQ-R6 months

Change in quality of life from start to end of intervention period

Treatment quality and satisfaction (TQSM)6 months

Change in TQSM from start to end of intervention period

Self reported adherence using "Moriskey Medication Adherence 8" questionnaire (MMAS-8)6 months

Change in MMAS-8 from start to end of intervention period

Density of Pseudomonas growth in sputum6 months

Change in density of pseudomonas growth from start to end of intervention period

Body Mass Index (BMI)6 months

Change in BMI from start of study to end of study (6 months)

Percent Predicted Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (ppFEV1)6 months

Change in ppFEV1 from start of study to end of study (6 months)

Need for additional Intra-venous or oral antibiotics6 months

change in additional antibiotic days from 6 months preceding the intervention to end of intervention period

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