COMMUNITY-ACQUIRED THORACIC EMPYEMA - DOES MICROBIOLOGICAL IDENTIFICATION MATTER?

Objectives: To describe the clinical characteristics, comorbidities and clinical outcome of hospitalized patients with the diagnosis of community acquired thoracic empyema in our hospital, with particular emphasis on the impact of identification of the causative agent.

Methods: We performed a retrospective review of the clinical files of hospitalized adult patients diagnosed with community acquired thoracic empyema between 2012 and 2016.

Results: A total of 81 patients (64 men and 17 women), with a mean age of 54.

Feasibility and Acceptability of an Asthma App to Monitor Medication Adherence: Mixed Methods Study.

Background: Poor medication adherence is a major challenge in asthma, and objective assessment of inhaler adherence is needed. The InspirerMundi app aims to monitor adherence while providing a positive experience through gamification and social support.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the InspirerMundi app to monitor medication adherence in adolescents and adults with persistent asthma (treated with daily inhaled medication).