Insight Linked to Meds Adherence in Schizophrenia ā MM1603
The first episode of a psychotic disorder typically occurs in late adolescence
or young adulthood, a critical time of development with respect to personality,
social role, education, and vocation. The first few years of psychosis appear to
be a critical period during which intervention needs to be initiated before the
consequences of psychosis become more severe. Early intervention is therefore
crucial in maximising outcomes.
Medication attitudes, insight and characteristics of support have been
identified as important determinants of adherence to medication,2 with poor
insight being linked to poor outcome of psychosis in multiple ways. The negativeĀ influence of poor insight has been demonstrated in relation to quality of life,Ā rehospitalisation, poor treatment adherence and poor outcome of psychosis
Modern Medicine ā MarchĀ 2016
