Patients with Schizophrenia who received outpatient treatment at the Mental Health and Psychiatric Department, Buddhasothorn Hospital, Chachoengsao province. And had previous histories of medication nonadherence. smartphone application medication adherence patients with schizophrenia
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Age between 20-59 years old. 2) During the past 6 months, there was a history of missing medication or taking medicines that didn't meet the treatment plan due to inattention, such as forgetfulness, neglect, or misunderstandings during medication intake. 3) Acknowledging an illness and without severe psychiatric remnants that affect one's ability to care for oneself, such as a distorted perception of reality due to delusions, hallucinations, or aggressive behavior. 4) Have and be able to use a smartphone in Android operating system. 5) Willing to voluntarily participate in research.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Treated with injectable psychiatric drugs only. 2) Had a recurrence of severe psychotic symptoms that affected their ability to participate in the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Medication adherence behavior 2 times ( At the beginning of study and the end of study at week 12) Medication Adherence Scale in Thais: MAST | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Application user satisfaction 1 time (at the end of this study at week 12) Guidelines for evaluation the usability of mHealth questionnaire | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Faculty of nursing, Burapha University