This prospective study examines the differences among several measures of adherence to antipsychotic medications in outpatients with schizophrenia. Adherence is assessed by using self-report, physician report, pill count and electronic monitoring. The rates of adherence/non-adherence with various tools will be manifested. The association between antipsychotic adherence/non-adherence and various clinical status, including psychotic symptoms, depressive symptoms, side effects, neurocognitive function and insight are analyzed. Participants are assessed at baseline during a visit to their outpatient clinic and followed up for 8 weeks.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
57
MEMS is a medication vial cap that electronically records the date and time of bottle opening.
Korea University Guro Hospital
Seoul, South Korea
Adherence is assessed by four methods including Medication Event Monitoring System
Time frame: 8 weeks
Various factors that have been identified as influencing adherence
Time frame: 8 weeks
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.