Targeted Interventions May Improve Treatment Adherence In Individuals Living With Schizophrenia
The identification of the patient’s individual needs and perceptions of their own illness may be a key factor in determining an appropriate intervention to maximize treatment adherence in individuals living with schizophrenia, according to a recent report.1
Non-adherence rates in schizophrenia have been reported to range from 4% to 72%, with such wide variability attributed to inconsistencies in the definition of non-adherence, methods for identifying non-adherence, observation periods, and other factors.2 Understanding the factors that influence medication adherence has practical implications …
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