Medication adherence in patients with psychotic disorders: an observational survey involving patients before they switch to long-acting injectable risperidone

摘要

BackgroundMaintaining antipsychotic therapy in psychosis is important in preventing relapse. Long-acting depot preparations can prevent covert non-adherence and thus potentially contribute to better patient outcomes. In this observational survey the main objective is to evaluate medication adherence and its determinants for oral treatment in a large sample of patients with psychosis.