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Predicting Medication Noncompliance After Hospital Discharge Among Patients With Schizophrenia

Psychiatric Services · 2000 · Vol. 51(2) · pp. 216–222

Mark Olfson✉(Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey)David MechanicStephen HansellCarol A. BoyerJames WalkupPeter J. Weiden

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Abstract

Patients with schizophrenia at high risk for medication noncompliance after acute hospitalization are characterized by a history of medication noncompliance, recent substance use, difficulty recognizing their own symptoms, a weak alliance with inpatient staff, and family who refuse to become involved in inpatient treatment.

Schizophrenia research and treatment Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient OutcomesMedicineSchizoaffective disorderSchizophrenia (object-oriented programming)ExacerbationPsychiatrySubstance abuseHospital dischargeDiagnosis of schizophreniaEmergency departmentMedication adherence

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AdultFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHospitals, GeneralHumansMaleMiddle AgedNew York CityPatient CompliancePatient DischargeRisk FactorsSchizophreniaSeverity of Illness IndexSocial SupportAntipsychotic Agents

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