P.3.a.035 Psychoeducation and compliance in the treatment of the patients with schizophrenia

Effective strategies for nurses empowering the life quality and antipsychotic adherence of patients with schizophrenia

“…This means that the life quality was enhanced after the training program and during follow up. The results of the present study are congruent with those of a study done by Degmecié et al [29] who explained that the educational program has been developed to increase the knowledge, understanding, and insight of people about their disorder and maximize the effectiveness of their treatment. It is delineated as a strategy for instruction patients about mental disorders, their treatments, personal coping skills, and improves their quality of life.…”

Impact of Psychoeducation on Knowledge of and Attitude Toward Medications in Clients With Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorders

“…Non‐adherence to a medication regimen has been shown to have a severely negative impact on the health and functioning of people with mental illnesses (Weiden, ). Studies have shown that the prevalence of non‐adherence among clients with schizophrenia is 60%, resulting in a higher risk of relapse, rehospitalization, and suicide attempts (Degmecic, Pozgain, & Filakovic, ; Schennach‐Wolff et al., ; Yang et al., ). Non‐adherence is often attributed to patients having a poor understanding of their disease and its associated medications (Barkhof, Meijer, de Sonneville, Linszen, & de Haan, ; Beck, Cavelti, Kvrgic, Kleim, & Vauth, ; Day et al., ; Eker & Harkin, ).…”

Medication adherence in schizophrenia: patient perspectives and the clinical utility of paliperidone ER

“…In any given patient, it is important for clinicians to determine the specifi c reasons for poor adherence and then tailor treatment and other interventions accordingly. The importance of targeted education about mental illness and the medications used to treat them, with particular focus on the importance of medication adherence and problems that may arise if medications are discontinued, is self evident (Degmecic et al 2007). Providing instructions, or teaching skills that may make medication adherence easier and less demanding is also helpful (Lacro 2006).…”

“…A good therapeutic alliance will cultivate an environment for improved adherence (Bebbington 1995). Better effi cacy and fewer medication side effects will increase adherence as will simple medication regimens and a proper understanding of illness-associated symptoms and the nature of their response to treatment (Degmecic et al 2007).…”