Erratum to: Improving Treatment Adherence in Schizophrenia

adherence of treatment of schizophrenia to the published treatment guidelines in university hospital

abstract aim and background: applying evidence-based treatment guidelines to improve the quality of care for patients with schizophrenia has been increased worldwide. in this study, we evaluated the adherence of clinicians to the guideline for patients with schizophrenia who were admitted to a university hospital in their first episode of disease. methods and materials: in a descriptive study, ...

Regular Reminding of the Potential Serious Complications of Poor Adherence to Treatment: A Strategy for Improving Treatment Adherence in Beta-Thalassemia Major Patients

Globally, β-Thalassemia Major (β-TM) is the most commonly inherited hemolytic anemia, with a high incidence rate in Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Mediterranean countries. Patients with β-TM require lifelong adherence to their distressing treatment regimens, including regular blood transfusions and daily chelation therapy.

Religious beliefs in schizophrenia: their relevance for adherence to treatment.

The study examined how religious beliefs and practices impact upon medication and illness representations in chronic schizophrenia. One hundred three stabilized patients were included in Geneva's outpatient public psychiatric facility in Switzerland. Interviews were conducted to investigate spiritual and religious beliefs and religious practices and religious coping. Medication adherence was as...

Optimizing adherence to treatment in patients with schizophrenia.

Psychological Therapies: The Missing Link in Improving Treatment Adherence in Patients with β-thalassemia Major