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ArticleFrontiers in psychiatry2025

Medication adherence, treatment satisfaction, and patient-doctor relationship in patients with mood disorders at a Saudi tertiary care hospital: a cross-sectional study.

Ahmad H Almadani, Ayedh H Alghamdi, Mohammed A Alkathiri, Fay H AlBuqami, Saleh A Alrahmah, Khalaf A Aljumah, Ziyad B Alenazi, Elaaf A Albadi, Yara A Alfarraj, Noorah E Alkhilaiwi and 2 more

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Ahmad H AlmadaniDepartment of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ayedh H AlghamdiDepartment of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed A AlkathiriDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Fay H AlBuqamiDepartment of Psychiatry, King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Saleh A AlrahmahCollege of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Khalaf A AljumahERADAH Complex for Mental Health, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ziyad B AlenaziCollege of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Elaaf A AlbadiCollege of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Yara A AlfarrajCollege of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Noorah E AlkhilaiwiCollege of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Abdullah K MuhnnaCollege of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed A AljafferDepartment of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Abstract

Introduction: Mood disorders are highly prevalent and associated with substantial impairment. This study examines medication adherence (MA), treatment satisfaction (TS), and patient-doctor relationships (PDRs) among adult patients with mood disorders at a Saudi tertiary hospital. Methods: This cross-sectional study's tool employed a questionnaire developed by the researchers, along with the Arabic versions of the Medication Adherence Rating Scale, the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM), and the Patient-Doctor Relationship Questionnaire (PDRQ). Results: Among the 260 participants, 79.2% demonstrated good MA, 34.23% exhibited low TS, and 62.31% reported good PDRs. Good MA was significantly associated with higher global TSQM scores (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 1.04; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.02-1.06; Conclusion: Our findings highlight the interconnectedness of MA, TS, and PDR, as well as the influence of several factors. Patient-centered specific strategies are needed to address these factors.

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medication adherencemood disorderspatient–doctor relationshipSaudi Arabiatreatment satisfaction

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