Validation and Reliability Assessment of the Test of Adherence to Inhalers (TAI) in Turkish Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) | Synapse
April 16, 2026Open Access
Validation and Reliability Assessment of the Test of Adherence to Inhalers (TAI) in Turkish Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Key Points
To evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Test of Adherence to Inhalers in COPD patients.
Conducted a validation study of the Turkish TAI in COPD patients.
Assessed both validity and reliability through statistical analysis.
Implemented the tool in clinical practice and research settings.
The Turkish TAI demonstrated high validity for assessing inhaler adherence.
Reliability assessment showed consistent results among patients.
The tool is suitable for use in clinical and research contexts in Türkiye.
Abstract
The Turkish version of the TAI is a valid and reliable tool for assessing inhaler adherence in patients with COPD and is suitable for both clinical practice and research settings in Türkiye.