Adult patients with schizophrenia who diagnosis of schizophrenia disorder within 5 years and a previous history of medication non-compliance. Adherence therapy, Family support, Medication Adherence, Motivational interviewing-based program, schizophrenia,
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosis of schizophrenia disorder within 5 years 2. Ages between 20 and 59 years 3. Not co-morbidities of learning disability, organic brain disease, severe cognitive impairments, drug dependence, or severe depression 4. A previous history of medication non-compliance 5. One significant family caregiver whose age ranged from 20 years and over and able to participate in the program 6. Ability to read, write, and speak Thai
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with evidence of increased psychiatric symptoms severity which impede their abilities to participate in the program
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Insight into illness 1. baseline assessment (pre-test), 2.post-test at completion of the intervention (5 weeks), 3. Follow-up test at completion of the intervention (9 weeks). The Insight and Treatment Attitude Questionnaire (ITAQ) ,Adherence attitude 1. baseline assessment (pre-test), 2.post-test at completion of the intervention (5 weeks), 3. Follow-up test at completion of the intervention (9 weeks) Hogan Drug Attitude Inventory (DAI) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Adherence behavior 1. baseline assessment (pre-test), 2.post-test at completion of the intervention (5 weeks), 3. Follow-up test at completion of the intervention (9 weeks). Medication Adherence Questionnaire (MAQ) | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Burapha university