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ECHO-COPD: Impact of a Pharmacist-Led Health Belief Model-Based Educational Intervention Among Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients
Sponsor: Rabia Hussain
Summary
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic respiratory disease associated with substantial morbidity and mortality, impaired quality of life, and healthcare costs. Medication adherence and appropriate self-management are important components of COPD management; however, patients' health beliefs and perceptions may influence their adherence to treatment and engagement in recommended health behaviours. This study aims to evaluate the impact of a pharmacist-led educational intervention based on the Health Belief Model (HBM) on medication adherence, quality of life, and direct healthcare costs among patients with COPD receiving care at Buraidah Central Hospital (BCH) in Al-Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia. This study will use a quantitative, quasi-experimental pretest-posttest control-group design. Eligible COPD patients will be non-randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will receive structured, pharmacist-led HBM-based educational sessions in addition to routine care. In contrast, the control group will receive standard care without additional education. Baseline assessments will include medication adherence using the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale-8 (MMAS-8); quality of life and health status using the COPD Assessment Test (CAT); health beliefs using a structured HBM questionnaire; and direct medical costs obtained from the hospital clinical cost centre. The educational intervention will be delivered over six months, followed by post-intervention assessment using the same outcome measures.
Official title: Impact of a Pharmacist-Led Health Belief Model-Based Educational Intervention on Medication Adherence, Quality of Life, and Direct Costs in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
140
Start Date
2026-09-01
Completion Date
2027-08-31
Last Updated
2026-09-25
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Pharmacist-Led HBM-Based Educational Intervention
Participants in the intervention group will receive routine care together with structured pharmacist-led educational sessions based on the HBM. The educational intervention will be conducted face-to-face during scheduled outpatient appointments in the designated counselling room of the Pulmonary Department. The programme will be delivered from study months 4 to 9. Educational sessions will include: * Printed educational materials * Lectures * Individual counselling * Practical demonstrations * Personalised feedback * Problem-solving strategies * Motivational support * Interactive activities * Peer group discussions * Reinforcement of behavioural changes The six HBM constructs will guide the educational content.
Locations (1)
Bander S Alshammeri
Buraidah, Al-Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia