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Kaya H, Civan Kahve A, Darben Azarsız Y, Ayaz Naycı N, İleri Akdoğan T, Goka E. Management of psychiatric treatments of patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder in the COVID-19 pandemic: A one-year evaluation in the pandemic. Chronic Illn 2024; 20:49-63. [PMID: 36775889 PMCID: PMC9925865 DOI: 10.1177/17423953231156783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The course of bipolar disorder (BD) is sensitive to factors that may disrupt biological and social rhythms. It is important for patients diagnosed with BD to continue their follow-up and treatment during the pandemic due to personal and social effects. This study aimed to evaluate the disease course and treatment compliance of individuals diagnosed with BD during the pandemic. METHODS A total of 267 patients with BD were included in the study. The scales were applied by phone calls. A sociodemographic data form was filled out during the phone interviews. Diagnostic criteria for hypomanic, manic, and depressive episodes in DSM-5 were questioned and recorded through the created form. RESULTS During the first of the pandemic, a total of 72 (27.0%) patients had a mood episode, of which 56 (21.0%) were manic/hypomanic episodes and 16 (6.0%) depressive episodes. Also, 54.7% of the patients were able to obtain their medications thanks to the extended medication reports. Being unable to use their medications regularly, having a seasonal pattern of disease, and using an increased number of psychotropics were significant predictors of a new episode. While 74.5% of the patients wanted to talk to their psychiatrists online, only 1.1% could reach the psychiatrist online. DISCUSSION The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are particularly evident in patients with a seasonal pattern. Telepsychiatry practices should be actively included in clinical practice, and government policies developed for treatment compliance seem important.
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- Hasan Kaya
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Health Sciences, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Health Sciences, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Health Sciences, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Health Sciences, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Health Sciences, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Health Sciences, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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Kowalski K, Misiak B. Schizophrenia and the COVID-19 pandemic: A narrative review from the biomedical perspective. REVISTA DE PSIQUIATRIA Y SALUD MENTAL 2023:S1888-9891(23)00015-0. [PMID: 37544807 DOI: 10.1016/j.rpsm.2023.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Revised: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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The outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in 2020 caused a rapid worsening of global mental health. Patients with severe mental disorders, including schizophrenia, are at higher risk of being infected. The neuroinvasive potential of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus type 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has been confirmed. The aim of this article was to present a narrative and comprehensive review of multidimensional associations between schizophrenia and COVID-19 with special emphasis on common biological pathways. Online searches were performed in the PubMed database and covered the publication period until September 17, 2022. Search terms included "psychosis", "schizophrenia", "inflammation" and "COVID-19". Viewed as a neuroinflammatory state, schizophrenia shares several neurobiological mechanisms with the COVID-19. Environmental stress, common comorbidities of schizophrenia and adverse effects of antipsychotic treatment are associated with the higher severity and mortality of the COVID-19. Additionally, more frequent relapses of psychosis have been observed, and might be related to lower treatment adherence. In the context of clinical manifestation, higher level of negative symptoms has been identified among patients with schizophrenia during the pandemic. Improvements in mental health care policy and treatment adjustment are necessary to protect people with schizophrenia who are the population that is particularly vulnerable to the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Future research will show if prenatal infection with the SARS-CoV-2 increases a risk of psychosis.
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- Krzysztof Kowalski
- Department of Psychiatry, Wroclaw Medical University, Pasteura 10 Street, 50-367 Wroclaw, Poland.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Wroclaw Medical University, Pasteura 10 Street, 50-367 Wroclaw, Poland
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da Silva II, Miotto E Silva VB, Carrara FSA, Piotto DGP, Len CA, Terreri MT. Adherence to treatment of children and adolescents recently diagnosed with auto-immune Rheumatic Diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic. J Pediatr (Rio J) 2023; 99:289-295. [PMID: 36736377 PMCID: PMC9886564 DOI: 10.1016/j.jped.2022.11.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2022] [Revised: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Adherence problems have a great impact on auto-immune Rheumatic Diseases (AIRD). The COVID-19 pandemic may have worsened treatment adherence. The aims of this study were to measure treatment adherence to identify an earlier risk of poor adherence and measure families' satisfaction with the health service during the pandemic. METHODS Prospective observational study with 50 parents/children and adolescents with recent AIRD diagnosis. Initially, they answered questions (demographic data, disease) and completed the Pediatric Rheumatology Adherence Questionnaire (PRAQ), after 6 months they completed the Morisky-Green Test (MGT), Brief Medication Questionnaire (BMQ), Compliance Questionnaire for Rheumatology (CQR-19) and Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory Questionnaire 3.0 (PedsQlTM-SSS). The patient's medical records from the previous 12 weeks were reviewed for global and medication adherence data. RESULTS The mean global adherence score was 94.3 ± 10.0, for medication adherence 97.3 ± 9.3, and for PRAQ questionnaire 5.2 ± 1.5. The authors observed agreement between MGT, BMQ, CQR-19, PedsQLTM-SSS scores and medication adherence rate, but not with global adherence rate. There were no associations between demographic characteristics, disease diagnosis, and adherence. No associations between PRAQ scores and values and global/medication adherence rates were observed. No variables were shown to be predictors of good adherence. The mean PedsQLTM-SSS rate was 92.1 ± 6.8. CONCLUSION The high values of MGT, BMQ, CQR-19 questionnaire scores were in agreement with the medication adherence rate. Despite the pandemic, the global and medication adherence rates were good. It was not possible to demonstrate the PRAQ's predictive power. The authors weren't able to establish an association between families' satisfaction and treatment adherence rates.
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- Ilana Izidoro da Silva
- Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), Departamento de Pediatria, Unidade de Reumatologia Pediátrica, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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- Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Municipal de São Caetano (USCS), Departamento de Pediatria, Unidade de Reumatologia Pediátrica, São Caetano, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), Departamento de Pediatria, Unidade de Reumatologia Pediátrica, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), Departamento de Pediatria, Unidade de Reumatologia Pediátrica, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), Departamento de Pediatria, Unidade de Reumatologia Pediátrica, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), Departamento de Pediatria, Unidade de Reumatologia Pediátrica, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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Haider B, O’Sullivan AK, Bessonova L, Keane E, Achtyes E, Harvey PD, Kane JM, Saklad SR, Trotter JP, Claxton A, Polak T, McGrory J, Noori W, Sikora Kessler A, Yarlas A, Velligan D. Changes in Clinical Management of Patients with Schizophrenia Treated with Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics (LAIs), Including Telepsychiatry Use, During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat 2023; 19:623-634. [PMID: 36959874 PMCID: PMC10029934 DOI: 10.2147/ndt.s394220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/25/2023] Open
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Purpose The COVID-19 pandemic substantially impacted care of patients with schizophrenia treated with long-acting injectable antipsychotics (LAIs). This study (OASIS-MAPS) examined how clinical sites adapted operations and used telepsychiatry to maintain standard of care for these patients during the pandemic. Methods Two online surveys (initial: October-November 2020, N = 35; follow-up: July-September 2021, N = 21) were completed by a principal investigator (PI) or PI-appointed designee at sites participating in the OASIS study (NCT03919994). Survey responses were analyzed descriptively. Results At the time of the initial survey, all 35 participating sites were using variants of telepsychiatry, with 20 sites adopting it after the pandemic started. Most sites reported no negative impacts of the pandemic on medication adherence, although approximately 20% of sites reported decreased adherence for LAIs. Twelve sites (34%) reported switching patients with schizophrenia from LAIs to oral antipsychotic medications, while 11 sites (31%) reported switching patients from shorter to longer injection interval LAIs during the pandemic. Most sites did not experience difficulties in implementing or expanding telepsychiatry services, although lower reimbursement rate for telepsychiatry and patients' lack of access to and training on relevant technologies were the most frequently reported barriers. Conclusion Changes made by sites after the pandemic onset were viewed by almost all participants as satisfactory for maintaining standard of care. Almost all participants thought that the use of telepsychiatry services would continue after the pandemic in a hybrid manner combining telepsychiatry and office visits. Ensuring that patients have equitable access to telepsychiatry will be important in the post-pandemic future.
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- Batool Haider
- Alkermes, Inc, Waltham, MA, USA
- Correspondence: Batool Haider, Alkermes, Inc, 852 Winter Street, Waltham, MA, 02451-1420, USA, Tel +1 781 609 6035, Email
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- Cherry Health and the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
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- University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- The Zucker Hillside Hospital, Glen Oaks, NY, USA
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- College of Pharmacy, University of Texas at Austin, Pharmacotherapy Division, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- QualityMetric Incorporated, LLC, Johnston, RI, USA
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- University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
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Medication Adherence and Belief about Medication among Vietnamese Patients with Chronic Cardiovascular Diseases Within the Context of Implementing Measures to Prevent COVID-19. J Cardiovasc Dev Dis 2022; 9:jcdd9070202. [PMID: 35877564 PMCID: PMC9324658 DOI: 10.3390/jcdd9070202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2022] [Revised: 06/19/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Background: Long-term adherence is crucial for optimal treatment outcomes in chronic cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), especially throughout the COVID-19 wide-spreading periods, making patients with chronic CVDs vulnerable subjects. Aim: To investigate the relationship between the characteristics, beliefs about prescribed medication, COVID-19 prevention measures, and medication adherence among patients with chronic CVDs. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study of outpatients with chronic CVDs in Southern Vietnam. The specific parts regarding the Beliefs about Medicines Questionnaires (BMQ—Specific) and the General Medication Adherence Scale (GMAS) were applied to assess the beliefs about and adherence to medication. The implementation measures to prevent COVID-19 in patients were evaluated according to the 5K message (facemask, disinfection, distance, no gathering, and health declaration) of the Vietnam Ministry of Health. A multivariable logistic regression with the Backward elimination (Wald) method was used to identify the associated factors of medication adherence. Results: A slightly higher score in BMQ-Necessity compared to BMQ-Concerns was observed. A total of 40.7% of patients were recorded as having not adhered to their medications. Patients’ behavior was most frequently self-reported by explaining their non-adherence (34.7%). Statistical associations were found between rural living place, unemployment status, no or only one measure(s) of COVID-19 prevention application, and medication adherence. Conclusion: During the COVID-19 spreading stage, patients generally showed a positive belief about medication when they rated the importance of taking it higher than its side effects. The data analysis suggested that rather than patients’ beliefs, the clinicians should consider the patient factors, including living place, employment, and the number of epidemic preventive measures applied for guiding the target patients for improving medication adherence.
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Medication Adherence of Vietnamese Outpatients with Chronic Diseases during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Trop Med Infect Dis 2022; 7:tropicalmed7060101. [PMID: 35736980 PMCID: PMC9228239 DOI: 10.3390/tropicalmed7060101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2022] [Revised: 06/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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The purpose of this study was to determine the medication adherence of outpatients with chronic diseases and the association between both patient attitudes and preventive practices regarding COVID-19 and their medication adherence. We performed a cross-sectional study in Vietnam. Medication adherence was determined using the translated and validated Vietnamese version of the General Medication Adherence Scale (GMAS). Patient attitudes and preventive practices regarding COVID-19 were measured using the 5K message of the Vietnam Ministry of Health (facemasks, disinfection, distance, no gatherings, health declarations). The associations between patient characteristics and medication adherence were determined by multivariable regression. The study included 1852 outpatients, and 57.6% of the patients adhered to their medications. Patients who recognized the pandemic’s obstruction of medical follow-ups (OR = 1.771; 95%CI = 1.461−2.147; p < 0.001), who applied ≥2 preventive methods (OR = 1.422; 95%CI = 1.173−1.725; p = 0.001), who were employed (OR = 1.677; 95%CI = 1.251−2.248; p = 0.001), who were living in urban areas (OR = 1.336; 95%CI = 1.090−1.637; p = 0.005,) who possessed higher education levels (OR = 1.313; 95%CI = 1.059−1.629; p = 0.013), or who had ≤2 comorbidities (OR = 1.293; 95%CI = 1.044−1.600; p = 0.019) were more likely to adhere to their medications. The adherence percentage for outpatients with chronic diseases was quite low during the pandemic. Patients who did not recognize the COVID-19 pandemic’s obstruction of medical follow-ups or who had poor preventive practices were less likely to adhere to medications. Healthcare providers should pay more attention to these groups to achieve desired treatment outcomes.
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Psychotic disorders amid the COVID-19 pandemic: a consideration of risks and impacts. Curr Opin Psychiatry 2022; 35:140-145. [PMID: 35125397 DOI: 10.1097/yco.0000000000000784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe and widespread global impact but particularly for those with psychosis. This review summarizes recent evidence on the relationship between the COVID-19 pandemic and psychotic disorders, highlighting the risks faced by these individuals including the negative impacts on treatment services, complications from contracting COVID-19, and the acceptability of digital interventions. RECENT FINDINGS Mortality, morbidity, and infection outcomes are among the worst for individuals with psychotic disorders. Presentation rates for psychotic disorders are elevated at emergency departments compared with before the COVID-19 pandemic; demand for inpatient services has increased, and there have been complications in access because of pandemic restrictions. COVID-19 related stressors have led to the exacerbation and incidence of psychotic symptoms among individuals with and without preexisting psychotic diagnoses. Digital interventions may be an acceptable method for maintaining patient contact and treatment during extended isolation. SUMMARY More data is needed on the longitudinal trajectory for psychotic symptoms post-COVID-19 infection and pandemic restrictions to better support individuals with psychotic disorders. Development of a long-term pandemic management plan is needed to monitor and support psychiatric health across the population.
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Kim SY, Lee NE, Yoo DM, Kim JH, Kwon MJ, Kim JH, Bang WJ, Choi HG. Changes in the Mean of Medical Visits Due to Psychiatric Disease in Korean Children and Adolescents before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:life12040600. [PMID: 35455091 PMCID: PMC9025358 DOI: 10.3390/life12040600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Revised: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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The COVID-19 pandemic has been suggested to have adverse impacts on psychiatric disorders. This study aimed to investigate the changes in medical visits due to a wide range of psychiatric disorders in children during the COVID-19 pandemic. The medical visits of all Korean children and adolescents (0−19 years old) due to the 12 following psychiatric disorders were investigated: autism; attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); depressive disorder; bipolar disorder; primary insomnia; schizophrenia; panic disorder; hypochondriasis; posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD); anxiety disorder; anorexia nervosa; and adephagia. The mean medical visits before and during the COVID-19 pandemic were compared. The mean number of clinical visits due to autism, ADHD, depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, hypochondriasis, PTSD, anxiety disorder, and anorexia nervosa was higher during the COVID-19 pandemic than before the COVID-19 pandemic (all p < 0.05). The higher mean number of medical visits due to psychiatric disorders was maintained in age and sex subgroups. The female and adolescent groups demonstrated a higher mean number of medical visits due to psychiatric disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic. The medical visits due to many psychiatric disorders were higher during the COVID-19 pandemic than before COVID-19 in children and adolescents in Korea. Women and adolescents were more susceptible to psychiatric disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- So Young Kim
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Seongnam 13496, Korea;
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- Hallym Data Science Laboratory, Hallym University College of Medicine, Anyang 14068, Korea; (N.-E.L.); (D.M.Y.)
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- Hallym Data Science Laboratory, Hallym University College of Medicine, Anyang 14068, Korea; (N.-E.L.); (D.M.Y.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hallym University College of Medicine, Anyang 14068, Korea;
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- Department of Pathology, Hallym University College of Medicine, Anyang 14068, Korea;
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- Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine, Anyang 14068, Korea;
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- Department of Urology, Hallym University College of Medicine, Anyang 14068, Korea;
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- Hallym Data Science Laboratory, Hallym University College of Medicine, Anyang 14068, Korea; (N.-E.L.); (D.M.Y.)
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Hallym University College of Medicine, Anyang 14068, Korea
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Civan Kahve A, Kaya H, Darben Y, Gul Cakil A, Goka E. From predictions to evidence: Treatment compliance, disease progression and social compliance of patients with schizophrenia in the COVID-19 pandemic. Perspect Psychiatr Care 2021; 57:1991-1998. [PMID: 33938567 PMCID: PMC8242371 DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Revised: 04/05/2021] [Accepted: 04/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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PURPOSE This study explored how patients with schizophrenia were provided with social support and treatment compliance during the pandemic. DESIGN AND METHODS A total of 396 patients with schizophrenia and their relatives were interviewed by telephone calls. FINDINGS Multiple antipsychotic use and depot antipsychotics were not superior in preventing relapse. A total of 70.2% of the patients wanted to meet with their psychiatrist online but only 7.1% of them were reached online. A total of 59% of patients were able to take their medication thanks to the extension of their drug prescriptions. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Active inclusion of telepsychiatry applications in clinical practice is necessary for patients with schizophrenia. Government policies developed for treatment compliance seem important.
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- Aybeniz Civan Kahve
- Department of Psychiatry, Ankara City Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Bilkent, Turkey
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- Department of Psychiatry, Ankara City Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Bilkent, Turkey
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- Department of Psychiatry, Ankara City Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Bilkent, Turkey
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- Department of Psychiatry, Ankara City Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Bilkent, Turkey
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- Department of Psychiatry, Ankara City Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Bilkent, Turkey
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