Antipsychotic medication adherence in schizophrenia.
For individuals who have schizophrenia, adherence to medication is often poor, and stopping medication often has serious consequences. This article provides an update on recent literature regarding the frequency, clinical and social impact, and clinical correlates of nonadherence to antipsychotic medication in schizophrenia. The authors then review published trials of interventions to improve adherence in schizophrenia.
Byerly
Matthew J
MJ
Department of Psychiatry, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, TX 75235-8828, USA. matt.byerly@utsouthwestern.edu <matt.byerly@utsouthwestern.edu>
Nakonezny
Paul A
PA
Lescouflair
Emmeline
E
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D010349:Patient Compliance; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000188:drug therapy*
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents