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Risk factors for medication non-adherence among psychiatric patients with substance misuse histories

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: Medication non-adherence among psychiatric patients is known to be associated with poorer treatment outcomes. The study examined a comprehensive set of modifiable risk factors for non-adherence in a theoretical framework among a diverse, high risk sample of psychiatric patients with substance misuse histories (N=299). Medication side effects and excessive alcohol use were related to lower medication adherence and higher motivation for mental health treatment and recovery support were related to greater adherence. The results suggest that a multifaceted model for intervention to increase psychiatric medication adherence should be developed and tested.

Source: Mental Health and Substance Use

DOI: 10.1080/17523281.2013.839574

Authors: Stephen Magura, Pedro F. Mateu, Andrew Rosenblum, Harlan Matusow, Chunki Fong

Institutions: Western Michigan University, The Evaluation Center, National Development and Research Institutes

Language: English

Topic: Medication Adherence and Compliance

Subfield: Family Practice

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute on Drug Abuse