Psychiatrists' awareness of adherence to antipsychotic medication in patients with schizophrenia: results from a survey conducted across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa

Source: Patient Preference and Adherence Area: Evidence > Medicines Management > References Background: Nonadherence is common among patients with schizophrenia, although the rates vary according to means of assessment and patient population.  Failure to adhere to medication can have a major impact on the course of illness and treatment outcomes, including increasing the risk of relapse and rehospitalisation.  Understanding psychiatrists' perception of the causes and consequences of nonadherence is crucial to addressing adherence problems effectively. Methods: The Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Spanish Adherencia Terapeutica en la Esquizofrenia (ADHES) survey was conducted by questionnaire during Jan-Mar 2010 among psychiatrists treating patients with schizophrenia in 36 countries.  The survey comprised 20 questions.  In addition to recording the demographic details of the 4722 respondents (approx 12% response rate), it canvassed their preferred methods of assessing adherence, their perceptions of adherence rates, reasons for nonadherence, ...
Source: NeLM - Mental Health - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news