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Abstract
Purpose: Individuals with mental illness experience higher mortality rates compared to those without mental illness. Medication adherence is essential for improving health outcomes; however, it remains a persistent challenge among this population. The current review examines the components, delivery methods, and modalities of patient education interventions to assess their impact on medication adherence among individuals with mental illness.
Method: A comprehensive literature search across three major databases identified five relevant studies.
Results: Three key themes emerged: (1) Patient Education Enhances Medication Adherence, (2) Disease Insight is a Critical Determinant of Adherence Behaviors, and (3) Specific Intervention Elements Influence Treatment Outcomes.
Conclusion: Findings suggest that multi-modal education delivery is the most effective approach for improving adherence. However, further research is needed to establish the most effective evidence-based educational strategies. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, xx(xx), xx-xx.].
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services is a peer-reviewed, monthly journal for psychosocial and mental health nurses in a variety of community and institutional settings. For more than 50 years, the Journal has provided the most up-to-date, practical information available for today’s psychosocial-mental health nurse, including short contributions about psychopharmacology, mental health care of older adults, addictive behaviors and diagnoses, and child/adolescent disorders and issues. Begin to explore the Journal and all of its great benefits such as:
• Monthly feature, “Clip & Save: Drug Chart,” a one-page resource of up-to-date information on current medications for various psychiatric illnesses
• Access to current articles, as well as several years of archived content
• Articles posted online just 2 months after acceptance
• Continuing Nursing Education credits available each month