Computer-Based Brief Motivational Intervention For Medication Adherence In Schizophrenia

<p>Despite the documented efficacy of medication treatments for individuals suffering from schizophrenia, many individuals suffering from this disorder are unable or unwilling to adhere to their medication regimen. This may be due to the inability of providers to differentially address the individual motivation levels of their patients. The few interventions that have shown promise are both costly and difficult to disseminate. The current study is a randomized controlled trial which utilizes motivational interviewing, delivered with an interactive computer based delivery system to address attitudes about adherence. Feasibility, acceptability and efficacy were examined as outcomes. While both feasibility and efficacy were shown to be strong indicators that this is a viable way to reach this population, there was no significant increase in attitudes surrounding adherence.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Open Access Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Psychology

Year dc:date.available

2010

Author dc:creator

• Kender, Robert

Contributors dc:contributor

• Steven Ondersma
• Emily Grekin

• Clinical Psychology

Repository record dc:identifier

https://digitalcommons.wayne.edu/oa_dissertations/95

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:digitalcommons.wayne.edu:oa_dissertations-1094