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Effectiveness of Psych-education on Medication Adherence Among Patients with Schizophrenia

Author(s) Firdose Fathima, Shanthala KB, Bindu Aneesh, Dr. Mohammed Yaseen, PT
Country India
Abstract Background: Medication non-adherence remains a major challenge in the management of schizophrenia, contributing to relapse, rehospitalization, and poor long-term outcomes. Psychoeducation has been recommended as an evidence-based psychosocial intervention to enhance treatment adherence.
Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of psychoeducation on medication adherence among patients with schizophrenia.
Methods: A quasi-experimental pretest–posttest control group design was adopted. A total of 40 patients diagnosed with schizophrenia were selected using purposive sampling and allocated into an experimental group (n = 20) and a control group (n = 20). Medication adherence was assessed using the Medication Adherence Rating Scale (MARS) before and after a four-week structured psychoeducation program. The control group received routine psychiatric care only. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, paired samples t-test, and independent samples t-test. A p-value of < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results: The experimental group demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in medication adherence following psychoeducation (t(19) = –35.19, p < 0.001). In contrast, the control group showed no significant change (t(19) = –1.83, p = 0.083). Post-test comparison between groups revealed a highly significant difference (t(38) = 10.80, p < 0.001), indicating superior adherence in the experimental group.
Conclusion: Structured psychoeducation significantly improves medication adherence among patients with schizophrenia. Integrating psychoeducational interventions into routine psychiatric care may enhance treatment outcomes and reduce relapse risk.
Keywords Schizophrenia; Psychoeducation; Medication adherence; Antipsychotic treatment; Quasi-experimental study; Mental health nursing; Psychiatric outpatient care
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-02-28
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