Download or read book Compliance With Treatment In Schizophrenia written by Alec Buchanan and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2013-06-20 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a myth that people with mental disorders comply poorly with treatment. In fact, psychiatric patients are no more likely than patients in other medical specialities to go against the advice of their doctor. That said, it is easy to find instances where psychotropic medication is refused by the supposed beneficiary. The value of neuroleptic treatment in schizophrenia is now widely accepted. Failure to take such treatment is associated with relapse and relapse may endanger the patient and other people. Despite this, people with schizophrenia frequently fail to take their treatment. This study shows that one third can be expected to be non-compliant within two years of leaving a general adult psychiatry ward. It also looks at the reasons for this: the influence of drug side-effects is examined, as well as the impact of each patient's attitude to treatment and whether or not they have stopped taking prescribed medication in the past.

Download or read book The Early Course of Schizophrenia written by Tonmoy Sharma and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2006-02-23 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New developments in the basic and clinical neurosciences have lead to important advances in our understanding of the events that occur between conception and birth that can influence schizophrenia. At the other end of the life span, some of the most exciting developments in years have recently been coming out of post-mortem studies of patients with schizophrenia. This volume is unique in adopting a lifespan approach to understanding schizophrenia. With contributions from leading scientists in this field, and research from the frontiers of schizophrenia research, the book demonstrates the practical applications of this knowledge in developing new and effective treatments. This volume is a major new addition to the psychiatry literature.

Download or read book Compliance with Treatment in Patients with Schizophrenia written by Alec William Buchanan and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Wiley Handbook of Healthcare Treatment Engagement written by Andrew Hadler and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-01-30 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Against a global backdrop of problematic adherence to medical treatment, this volume addresses and provides practical solutions to the simple question: “Why don’t patients take treatments that could save their lives?” The Wiley handbook of Healthcare Treatment Engagement offers a guide to the theory, research and clinical practice of promoting patient engagement in healthcare treatment at individual, organizational and systems levels. The concept of treatment engagement, as explained within the text, promotes a broader view than the related concept of treatment adherence. Treatment engagement encompasses more readily the lifestyle factors which may impact healthcare outcomes as much as medication-taking, as well as practical, economic and cultural factors which may determine access to treatment. Over a span of 32 chapters, an international panel of expert authors address this far-reaching and fascinating field, describing a broad range of evidence-based approaches which stand to improve clinical services and treatment outcomes, as well as the experience of users of healthcare service and practitioners alike. This comprehensive volume adopts an interdisciplinary approach to offer an understanding of the factors governing our healthcare systems and the motivations and behaviors of patients, clinicians and organizations. Presented in a user-friendly format for quick reference, the text first supports the reader’s understanding by exploring background topics such as the considerable impact of sub-optimal treatment adherence on healthcare outcomes, before describing practical clinical approaches to promote engagement in treatment, including chapters referring to specific patient populations. The text recognizes the support which may be required throughout the depth of each healthcare organization to promote patient engagement, and in the final section of the book, describes approaches to inform the development of healthcare services with which patients will be more likely to seek to engage. This important book: Provides a comprehensive summary of practical approaches developed across a wide range of clinical settings, integrating research findings and clinical literature from a variety of disciplines Introduces and compliments existing approaches to improve communication in healthcare settings and promote patient choice in planning treatment Presents a range of proven clinical solutions that will appeal to those seeking to improve outcomes on a budget Written for health professionals from all disciplines of clinical practice, as well as service planners and policy makers, The Wiley Handbook of Healthcare Treatment Engagement is a comprehensive guide for individual practitioners and organizations alike.

Download or read book Adherence to Antipsychotics in Schizophrenia written by Emilio Sacchetti and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-27 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poor adherence to therapy is one of the main obstacles to treatment effectiveness in schizophrenia. It is the main determinant of relapse, hospitalization, symptom persistence, and poor psychosocial functioning and outcome. Adherence to treatment is affected by various factors related to the disease characteristics, to the patient him- or herself, to the treatment, and to the therapeutic relationship. Some of these factors are modifiable, and both pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies have been developed for this purpose. This book addresses the different aspects of adherence to treatment in schizophrenia and related disorders in a systematic but easy-to-use manual format. Chapters focus on a full range of issues, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies to enhance adherence and continuity of care, relevant psychological factors, the importance of the patient-doctor relationship, and the need for an alliance with other care-givers. Adherence to Antipsychotics in Schizophrenia will be an invaluable asset for all who are involved in the care of patients with schizophrenia. ​

Download or read book Outpatient Treatment Compliance Among First Episode Patients with Schizophrenia written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Non Pharmacological Interventions for Schizophrenia How Much Can Be Achieved and How written by Christina Andreou and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2017-01-10 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The introduction of antipsychotic agents in the 1950’s substantially improved the treatment of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. However, clinical and functional outcomes are still far less than optimal for patients, and have not improved in recent years despite the development of several new antipsychotics. Efficacy rates are further compromised by medication non-adherence, which has been reported to affect more than half of patients. In response to these issues, several non-pharmacological interventions have been developed for the treatment of schizophrenia, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive remediation, social cognition training and metacognitive approaches. Although these interventions have produced promising results, there is still much controversy regarding their usefulness and applicability in clinical practice. A major impeding factor for their dissemination is possibly a lack of sufficient evidence regarding their specific indications, mechanisms of action, adverse effects, but also practical issues concerning the interpretability of respective clinical studies, such as the choice of outcome variables and control of confounding factors. The present Research Topic includes original research articles and reviews addressing these issues.

Download or read book Outpatient Treatment Compliance Among First Episode Patients with Schizophrenia written by Joshua H. Mark and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Epidemiology of Schizophrenia written by Robin M. Murray and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2009-10-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An international team of leading researchers and clinicians provides the first comprehensive, epidemiological overview of this multi-faceted and still-perplexing disorder. Controversial issues such as the validity of discrete or dimensional classifications of schizophrenia and the continuum between psychosis and 'normality' are explored in depth. Separate chapters are devoted to topics of particular relevance to schizophrenia such as suicide, violence and substance abuse. Finally, new prospects for treatment and prevention are considered.

Download or read book Medication Adherence in Patients with Schizophrenia written by Martijn Johan Kikkert and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Influence Of Adherence To Therapy Of Patients With Schizophrenic Spectrum Disorders On The Frequency Of Hospitalization In Psychiatric Hospital written by Shakhnoza Magzumova and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Background and Aims:Studying the degree of adherence to therapy in patients with various clinical forms of schizophrenic spectrum disorders, assessing the effect of adherence to therapy on the hospitalization rate.Methods:The study included 100 patients undergoing inpatient treatment on the basis of the City Clinical Psychiatric Hospital of Tashkent, according to the diagnostic criteria for schizophrenic spectrum disorders according to ICD-10 (F21.0, F22.0, F23.0, F25.0). The age of patients from 18 years. Disease duration at the time of the survey was at least 1 year. The study used: The scale of assessment of compliance with the treatment regimen (MARS, Thompson et al., 1999).Results:At the first hospitalization, according to the patients themselves, only 37 people were aware of the need for maintenance therapy (37%), realized but did not follow the recommendations of the attending physician - 51 people (51%), did not realize and did not follow the doctor's recommendations - 22 people (22% ). Within a year after the first hospitalization, 78 people (78%) were re-hospitalized (78%), of whom, against the background of non-compliance with drug therapy or partial non-compliance, 62 people (62%).Conclusion:Patients with schizophrenic spectrum disorders during the first year after the manifestation of the disease in most cases either did not comply with the regimen of drug therapy, or completely stopped taking the drugs, which is combined with a low level of awareness of the need for patients to continue therapy.

Download or read book Schizophrenic Patients Decision making Process in Regard to Medication Treatment Compliance written by Jeane Haining Chiurazzi and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Getting It Together written by Karen S. Dearing and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Clinician Measure for Monitoring Medication Adherence in Patients with Schizophrenia written by Elsie Adibe and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "For patients with schizophrenia, treatment is usually required for a lifetime. It involves a combination of medication, psychotherapy, and coordinated specialty psychosocial services (National Alliance on Mental Health, n.d.). Selecting the appropriate combination of treatment support makes it possible to achieve a successful recovery process. Non-adherence to the medication management of schizophrenia has been found to increase the dangers of hospitalization, symptom relapse, and a reduction in the patient's quality of life (Velligan et al., 2017). An evidence-based practice project that utilized the implementation of educational sessions on the Medication Adherence Rating Scale (MARS) to improve clinicians' knowledge and the subsequent utilization of the MARS in the clinic was undertaken. The theory and evidence-based practice (EBP) model that guided project development and implementation efforts were Neuman's system theory and Rosswurn and Larrabee's model. The clinical practice setting of the EBP project was a mental health community clinic in Texas. Thirteen clinicians participated in this EBP project. Outcomes results measured included knowledge and use of the MARS tool by providers in patients experiencing schizophrenia. The mean knowledge score increased to 94% on the posttest, which represented an increase of 25.3% over the pretest. On average, for the six weeks of data collection, 87% of the patients with schizophrenia were administered the MARS tool. This outcome met the identified benchmark of 80% completion rate on the MARS. Findings showed that there was a significant improvement in clinicians' knowledge on medication adherence upon completion of the education sessions as well as increased and appropriate utility of the MARS tool. Key words: Medication adherence, MARS, Schizophrenia patients, educational session " -- Abstract

Download or read book Medication Compliance in Patients with Chronic Schizophrenia written by JC. Duncan and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 5 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The safe and effective management of mentally disordered offenders is a paramount concern in decisions for community placement. Treatment effectiveness is often vitiated by medication noncompliance. In the current study, clinical and sociodemographic correlates of treatment compliance were examined in outpatients with schizophrenia. Level of medication compliance, assessed independently by treatment staff at two outpatient settings, resulted in 40 compliant, 38 noncompliant, and 12 partially compliant patients. Key symptoms associated with medication noncompliance were anger, delusions, and hallucinations. As an initial investigation, a stepwise discriminant analysis was moderately successful at predicting medication noncompliance. The implications of these findings to mentally disordered offenders are explored.

Download or read book MEDICATION ADHERENCE INSIGHT AND KNOWLEDGE ABOUT PSYCHOSIS AMONG PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC SCHIZOPHRENIA written by Maroua Daoud and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uf076tIntroduction: One of the main determinants of medication nonadherence in patients with schizophrenia is lack of insight. This link has been supported by earlier studies. However, studies on the relationship of knowledge, insight, and treatment adherence are limiteduf076tObjective: The objective of the current study was to explore the relationship between knowledge about psychosis, insight, and medication adherence of patients with early psychosis.uf076tMethods:Itu2019s a cross-sectional study of schizophrenic patients admitted in the department of psychiatry u201cCu201d at the university hospital of Hu00e9di chaker. Demographic information including sex, age, years of education, and current occupation was obtained. Information about current medications and the onset of illness was collected from patients. Insight was measured using the insight (Q8) and attitudes towards medication by the drug attitude inventory (DAI) and general knowledge about psychosis of patients was assessed with modified multiple-choice questionnaire, Knowledge of Schizophrenia Test (KAST).uf076tResults: A total of 45 participants participated in the study, with 28 (62.2%) males, mean age of 34.1 u00b1 11.8 years. The mean total Q8 scores were 4.83 u00b1 3.1. The KAST total score was correlated with the Q8 (p = 0.001). The nonadherence rate was 43.8%. The medication-adherent patients had Higher score of Q8 (p = 0.0001) and higher KAST subscore of cause (p = 0.006). These two variables explained 38.9% of the variance in adherence behavior, with Q8 being the mediator. uf076tConclusion: This study highlights the importance of patientsu2019 understanding of etiology of the illness and its relationship with insight and medication adherence.

Download or read book Affective and Schizoaffective Disorders written by Andreas Marneros and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Several contributions in our first book about schizo affective disorders (Marneros and Tsuang, Schizoaffective Psychoses, Springer-Verlag, 1986) supported the assumption that schizoaffective disorders differ in relevant ways from schizophrenic disorders. The classification of schizo affective disorders as a subgroup of schizophrenia has also been criticized, and empirical research in clinical, genetic, therapeutic, and prognostic areas supports the idea that there are some strong similari ties between schizo affective and affective disorders. Of course, there are not only similarities between these two groups, but also differences just as there are between schizo affective and schizophrenic disorders. It is precisely the existence of similarities and differences between schizo affective disorders and the other two so-called typical mental disorders, i.e., schizophrenia and affective disorders, which makes them a challenge in psychiatric research, a challenge to the traditional dichotomy in the classification of disorders which originated with Kraepelin. This challenge is certainly proving fruitful in psychiatric research. These "cases in between" may well demonstrate that sep arating, dividing, and limiting is not always meaningful. Sometimes it can be more meaningful to unify; to unify in the sense of building bridges between typical groups. It is here that the assumption of a "psychotic continuum" can become relevant, and the investigation of schizoaffective disorders is of prime importance in research on a possible continuum of psychosis.