Abstract |
Patients with schizophrenia often experience relapses that negatively impact long-term outcomes. Continuous antipsychotic treatment can reduce relapse risk; however, this can be hindered by nonadherence resulting from the poor insight, which is often associated with schizophrenia. A strong patient-physician-carer alliance can improve patient insight, and adherence. Long-acting injectable antipsychotic treatment (LAT) provides continuous treatment; however, its acceptance by the patient is often compromised by a lack of physician-patient communication. The COMP approach (Connectedness, Openness, Motivation, Partnership) was developed to build effective communication and aid discussions around treatment. Insights on COMP fed into the development of COMPLETE - a tool for discussing LAT with eligible patients including the following components: 'Life goals', 'Establish connection between goals and therapy', ' Therapy introduction' and 'Encourage long-term motivation'. The overarching objective of COMPLETE is to improve long-term outcomes in patients with schizophrenia. This article discusses the development of COMPLETE and its potential use in the management of schizophrenia.
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Authors | László Fehér, Lucie Kalisova, Slávka Dubinská, Levente Hermán, Jelena Susac, Michal Risler, Annette Wooller, Tamás Tényi |
Journal | Psychiatria Hungarica : A Magyar Pszichiatriai Tarsasag tudomanyos folyoirata
(Psychiatr Hung)
Vol. 35
Issue 2
Pg. 211-222
( 2020)
ISSN: 0237-7896 [Print] Hungary |
PMID | 32191223
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Antipsychotic Agents
- Delayed-Action Preparations
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Topics |
- Antipsychotic Agents
(administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
- Communication
- Delayed-Action Preparations
- Humans
- Injections
- Optimism
- Schizophrenia
(drug therapy)
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