Predictors of antipsychotic medication adherence in patients recovering from a first psychotic episode

Volume: 83, Issue: 1, Pages: 53 - 63
Published: Mar 1, 2006
Abstract
Many patients recovering from a first psychotic episode will discontinue medication against medical advice, even before a 1-year treatment course is completed. Factors associated with treatment adherence in patients with chronic schizophrenia include beliefs about severity of illness and need for treatment, treatment with typical versus atypical antipsychotic and medication side effects.In this 2-year prospective study of 254 patients recovering...
Paper Details
Title
Predictors of antipsychotic medication adherence in patients recovering from a first psychotic episode
Published Date
Mar 1, 2006
Volume
83
Issue
1
Pages
53 - 63
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