Table 2 Prevalence of modifiable factors associated with asthma control.

From: Prevalence of modifiable factors limiting treatment efficacy of poorly controlled asthma patients: EFIMERA observational study

Factor

n (%)

Number of patients evaluated

Inadequate prescription (GINA)

Yes

604 (35.9)

1681

No

1077 (64.1)

1681

Adherence according to Morisky–Green questionnaire

Adherent

522 (31.5)

1658

Non-adherent

1136 (68.5)

1658

Adherence according to TAI

Adherent

381 (23.2)

1639

Non-adherent

1258 (76.8)

1639

Critical inhaler mistakes

No errors

1394 (83.0)

1680

≥1 error

286 (17.0)

1680

  1. GINA Global Initiative for Asthma, TAI Test of Adherence to Inhalers.