Improving treatment adherence in your patients with schizophrenia

Source: Clinical Drug Investigation Area: Evidence > Medicines Management > References Partial and non-adherence to medication is a common problem in schizophrenia, leading to an increased risk of relapse, increased likelihood of hospitalisation and poorer long-term outcomes.  In contrast, continuous medication in the treatment of schizophrenia is associated with positive outcomes, including improved clinical status, improved quality of life and functioning, and reduced risk of relapse and rehospitalisation.  Strategies aimed at improving medication adherence are therefore important for patients to achieve their treatment goals. In an attempt to address the issues of partial/non-adherence to antipsychotic medication in schizophrenia, a group of psychiatrists convened to discuss and develop a set of principles aimed at helping patients adhere to their medication.  These principles were then refined and developed into the STAY (the Six principles to improve Treatment Adherence in Your patients) initiative following presentation to a wider group of ...
Source: NeLM - Mental Health - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news