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Non-compliance to medication in psychiatric patients

Rana, N.H.; Ayub, M.

Authors

N.H. Rana

M. Ayub



Abstract

Objective: To find out the frequency and reason for non-compliance to medication in a sample of psychiatric outpatients. Design: It’s a descriptive and cross sectional observation. Setting: The study was conducted in Government Hospital for Psychiatric Diseases, Lahore. Methods: A survey of outpatients was conducted, using a questionnaire designed for this purpose. Trained and experienced psychiatrists administered the questionnaire. The psychiatrists afterwards categorized the causes of discontinuation of medication. Results: Total patients who were screened were 343, and among them 56 (16.32%) had stopped their medication. The commonest cause for discontinuation was inability to afford medication. Conclusion: Steady supply of medication to patients can improve the outcome of their illness.

Citation

Rana, N., & Ayub, M. (2002). Non-compliance to medication in psychiatric patients. Pakistan journal of medical sciences, 18(1), 52-54

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Jan 1, 2002
Deposit Date Jun 13, 2011
Journal Pakistan journal of medical sciences
Print ISSN 1682-024X
Publisher Professional Medical Publications, Pakistan
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 18
Issue 1
Pages 52-54
Keywords Outpatients, Patient Compliance, Patients, Pharmaceutical Preparations, Treatment Refusal, Antipsychotic Agents, Patient Education as Topic, Psychotropic Drugs, Schizophrenia.
Publisher URL http://www.pakmedinet.com/1937

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