Visual-feedback therapy for antipsychotic medication adherence.
This pilot study aimed to examine the effectiveness of visual-feedback therapy for individuals with psychotic disorders. Visual-feedback therapy combines structured psychodynamic therapy and visual feedback achieved via an electronic monitoring medication cap to increase insight about medication behaviours. Thirty subjects were randomly assigned either to visual feedback or to a supportive counselling group. Medication adherence was measured by both electronic monitoring and blood plasma drug concentration levels. The results showed that, at the end of the 3-month, intervention (bimonthly sessions), adherence rates of the visual-feedback group slightly increased, but declined during the course of the study for the supportive counselling control group (P=0.026).
Kozuki
Yoriko
Y
Department of Psychosocial and Community Health, University of Washington School of Nursing, Seattle, Washington 98195, USA. ykozuki@u.washington.edu
Schepp
Karen G
KG
D000328:Adult; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000097:blood / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001296:Audiovisual Aids; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D003376:Counseling; D016903:Drug Monitoring; D004349:Drug Packaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010349:Patient Compliance / Q000523:psychology*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology*
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents