[Quality of life and adherence to nebulised antibiotic therapy using a new device in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis].

Aims: Analysis of psychological variables, quality of life, depression and anxiety, subjective perception of compliance, level of satisfaction with the electronic device, and objective verification) in order to study the therapeutic adherence, in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB) colonized by Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 22 NCFB stable patients colonised by Pseudomonas aeruginosa (two groups of 11 subjects: GROUP 1, Pari-LC plus nebuliser device, and GROUP 2, with the I- neb device), both containing sodium colistemethate. Different variables, were obtained, such as, self-perceived health (St George questionnaire), state of mind (HADS scale), and subjective perception of therapeutic compliance and objective verification by using the device software.