Evidence Based Practice : The Effectiveness of Group Psychoeducation for Medications Adherence among Inpatient Adults with Schizophrenia in Psychiatric and Metal Health Settings

Abstract

Objective: One of the greatest barriers to treat clients with schizophrenia is nonadherence to medications regimen, and low levels of knowledge about their medications and side effects. Therefore, this evidence based practice paper examined the effectiveness of group psychoeducation for medications adherence among inpatient Adults with schizophrenia in psychiatric and mental health settings. Method: Studies were selected by Electronic searches of CINAHL, Pub-med, and MEDLINE, for the years between 2009 and 2013. The criteria of selection were to select all relevant systematic review and randomized controlled trials focusing on the effectiveness of group psychoeducation for schizophrenic clients. Conclusions: Group psychoeducation for medication adherence has proven to be effective in improving medication adherence among inpatient adults with schizophrenia in psychiatric and mental health settings, and a positive effect on decreased relapses and rehospitalization; and reduction of the length of hospitalization. Furthermore, it increases quality of life, self satisfaction, self-efficacy and selfesteem among these clients.