Original Article
Adaptation and evaluation of Guideline for Management of Antipsychotic Medication Adherence in Schizophrenics
Jin Xiaochao, Zhou Yingfeng, Shi Zhongying, Gu Yanhong
Published 2023-08-16
Cite as Chin J Mod Nurs, 2023, 29(23): 3116-3124. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115682-20220802-03749
Abstract
ObjectiveTo adapt and build Guideline for Management of Antipsychotic Medication Adherence in Schizophrenics which is suitable for China's national conditions.
MethodsGuided by the ADAPTE guideline adaptation method, and combined with the current status of antipsychotic medication adherence of schizophrenics in China, we systematically searched the existing antipsychotic medication adherence management guidelines and systematic evaluation, and evaluated, selected, and integrated the best evidence. We conducted usability research on the adapted guidelines, conducted discussions among experts and external evaluations to form the final version of the guideline.
ResultsA total of 9 guidelines and 14 systematic evaluations were included. The adapted guideline contained 30 pieces of evidence, including 4 themes of policy and decision support, medication adherence assessment, medication adherence management plan, and medication adherence management measures.
ConclusionsThe adapted guideline for nursing management of antipsychotic medication adherence in schizophrenics can provide evidence support for clinical nursing practice.
Key words:
Schizophrenia; Medication adherence; Antipsychotic agents; Guidelines
Contributor Information
Jin Xiaochao
Department of General Psychiatry, Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200030, China
Zhou Yingfeng
School of Nursing, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
Shi Zhongying
Nursing Department, Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200030, China
Gu Yanhong
Department of General Psychiatry, Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200030, China