Volume 55, Issue 2 pp. 147-152
ORIGINAL ARTICLE

The influence of adherence to antipsychotics medication on the quality of life among patients with schizophrenia in Indonesia

Lia Endriyani MSN

Lia Endriyani MSN

Department of Nursing, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taipei, Taiwan

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Ching-Hui Chien RN, PhD

Ching-Hui Chien RN, PhD

Department of Nursing, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taipei, Taiwan

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Xuan-Yi Huang RN, MSN, DNSc

Corresponding Author

Xuan-Yi Huang RN, MSN, DNSc

Department of Nursing, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taipei, Taiwan

Correspondence

Xuan-Yi Huang, RN, MSN, DNSc, Professor, Department of Nursing, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taiwan, 365, Ming Te Road, 11219, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan.

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Liu Chieh-Yu PhD

Liu Chieh-Yu PhD

Graduate Institute of Nurse-Midwifery, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences,, Taipei, Taiwan

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First published: 26 March 2018
Citations: 12

Abstract

Purpose

Investigating factors that can predict medication adherence and quality of life, as well as the influence of adherence to medication on the quality of life among patients with schizophrenia.

Design and Methods

This study applies descriptive cross-sectional design. Participants were determined from outpatient clinic in a psychiatric hospital in Indonesia. Several questionnaires were used, including self-report, Glasgow Antipsychotics Side-effect Scale, drug attitude inventory and SQOL-18.

Findings

Side-effect factor (< .05) could influence medication adherence. Residential area (p < .05) could significantly influence quality of life. There was also a correlation between medication adherence and quality of life (p < .05).

Practice Implications

Findings suggest to put more emphasis on assessing medication side effects.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT

The authors report no actual or potential conflict of interest.

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