ArticleThe South African journal of psychiatry : SAJP : the journal of the Society of Psychiatrists of South Africa2025
Virtual nurse support to enhance antipsychotic adherence in schizophrenia: A South African perspective.
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Background: Patients with schizophrenia rely on antipsychotic medication, with adherence being critical for symptom management. Poor adherence leads to relapse, disability and increased healthcare costs. Aim: This study investigated the impact on antipsychotic adherence among schizophrenia patients on the introduction of an intervention utilising a psychiatric nurse as a virtual treatment buddy. Setting: Participants were recruited from a psychiatric clinic in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Methods: This quantitative pre-test-post-test control group study recruited 117 schizophrenia patients. Participants were randomly assigned to an intervention group ( Results: Adherence improved from 60.8% to 83.51% post-intervention ( Conclusion: Virtual buddy support has demonstrated promise in improving medication adherence and minimising adverse effects of discontinuation among schizophrenia patients. Contribution: This study contributes a method to improving antipsychotic adherence and reducing negative outcomes in schizophrenia patients by emphasising personalised support, education and collaborative care among healthcare providers and support systems.
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