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Treatment Adherence with Early Prescription of Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics in Recent-Onset Schizophrenia
Joint Authors
Vacheron, Marie-Noëlle
Viala, Annie
Cornic, Françoise
Source
Schizophrenia Research and Treatment
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-04-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Although response to treatment for the first episode of schizophrenia is generally favourable, nonadherence with the treatment is the first cause of relapse and rehospitalisation within the next few years.
Long-acting injectable antipsychotics (LAIAs) combine the advantages of the newer antipsychotics and the long-acting formulation.
The evaluation concerns 25 schizophrenic patients hospitalised for the first time, treated with risperidone long-acting injectable (RLAI) associated with reintegration methods, and followed up for at least 18 months.
Clinical observation was completed using Clinical Global Impression (CGI) scale and Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF).
Clinical improvement was coupled with a good reintegration rate, very few relapse, or rehospitalisation.
Bimonthly injection combined with psychosocial methods improved interactive followup, and therefore patients’ compliance with the treatment.
Treating with LAIA as early as possible, from the first episode if possible, can reduce relapse, number and duration of rehospitalisation, and cognitive symptoms and improve the quality of life and prognosis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Viala, Annie& Cornic, Françoise& Vacheron, Marie-Noëlle. 2012. Treatment Adherence with Early Prescription of Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics in Recent-Onset Schizophrenia. Schizophrenia Research and Treatment،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Viala, Annie…[et al.]. Treatment Adherence with Early Prescription of Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics in Recent-Onset Schizophrenia. Schizophrenia Research and Treatment No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Viala, Annie& Cornic, Françoise& Vacheron, Marie-Noëlle. Treatment Adherence with Early Prescription of Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics in Recent-Onset Schizophrenia. Schizophrenia Research and Treatment. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-466490
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-466490