Psychiatrists' awareness of adherence to antipsychotic medication in patients with schizophrenia: results from a survey conducted across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa

Manuel Olivares, Jose; ALPTEKİN, KÖKSAL; Azorin, Jean-Michel; Canas, Fernando; Dubois, Vincent; Emsley, Robin; Gorwood, Philip; Haddad, Peter; Naber, Dieter; Papageorgiou, George; Roca, Miquel; Thomas, Pierre; Martinez, Guadalupe; Schreiner, Andreas

doi:10.2147/ppa.537534

Psychiatrists' awareness of adherence to antipsychotic medication in patients with schizophrenia: results from a survey conducted across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa

Manuel Olivares J., ALPTEKİN K., Azorin J., Canas F., Dubois V., Emsley R., ...More

PATIENT PREFERENCE AND ADHERENCE, vol.7, pp.121-132, 2013 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 7
Publication Date: 2013
Doi Number: 10.2147/ppa.537534
Journal Name: PATIENT PREFERENCE AND ADHERENCE
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.121-132
Keywords: adherence, schizophrenia, psychiatrist, survey, ADHES
Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Nonadherence is common among patients with schizophrenia, although the rates vary according to means of assessment and patient population. Failure to adhere to medication can have a major impact on the course of illness and treatment outcomes, including increasing the risk of relapse and rehospitalization. Understanding psychiatrists' perception of the causes and consequences of nonadherence is crucial to addressing adherence problems effectively.