Effectiveness Of Psychoeducation And Assertive Training (PEAT) Combined For Improving Medication Adherence In Patients With Schizophrenia

Insiyah Insiyah, Sairah Abdul Karim, Zulhabri Othman — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Background: Non-adherence behaviors have a variety of causes, from suffering negative drug side effects to having scepticism regarding the effectiveness of recommended treatments. Recognising these complex relationships is essential to creating strategies that effectively manage the psychosocial as well as medical components of schizophrenia. The purpose of this study is to investigate how a combination of psychoeducation and assertive training can improve medication adherence in people with schizophrenia.

Methods: A pretest-posttest quasi-experiment design was employed in this study as part of a quantitative research technique. Demographics and the Morisky Medication Adherence Questionnaire were used in conjunction with observation to collect data. Based on room-based simple random sampling, 80 patients with schizophrenia who met the inclusion criteria were split into two groups. Of these, 38 patients in the intervention group and 36 responders in the control group finished the study. This study made use of the five-stage Psychoeducation and Assertive Training (PEAT) module.

Results: A combination of psychoeducation and assertiveness training (PEAT) was found to have an effect on medication adherence in this study. Following PEAT, patients with schizophrenia had a mean medication adherence of 5.92±1.29. The statistical test findings showed that the mean medication adherence of schizophrenic patients receiving PEAT differed significantly (p value <0x7E>0.001) from those who did not.

Conclusion: Studies show that putting more of an emphasis on PEAT can help hospitals treat patients with schizophrenia more consistently by helping them take their medications as prescribed. Additionally, patients with schizophrenia should have a treatment plan that includes PEAT.

Assessing the Role of Nursing Professionals in the Delivery of Integrated Primary Health Care

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Background: The integration of Primary Health Care (PHC) services is crucial for improving health outcomes and efficiency in health systems globally. Nursing professionals play a critical role in delivering these integrated services. Understanding their contribution and the impact of their involvement is essential for optimising PHC delivery.

The objective of this systematic review is to evaluate the roles and contributions of nursing professionals in the delivery of integrated primary healthcare services.

Methods: A comprehensive search strategy will be implemented across electronic databases, including PubMed, CINAHL, and Cochrane Library, to identify relevant studies. Studies published from [start date] to [end date] will be considered. Two independent reviewers will screen titles and abstracts for eligibility, followed by a full-text review of potentially relevant articles. Data extraction and quality appraisal will be conducted using standardised forms. A narrative synthesis will be performed to analyse and summarise the findings.

Conclusion: This systematic review will provide evidence on the contributions of nursing professionals to integrated primary health care delivery. The findings will recommend policy and practice in primary health care services.

JKG (JURNAL KEPERAWATAN GLOBAL)

Effectiveness Of Psychoeducation And Assertive Training (PEAT) Combined For Improving Medication Adherence In Patients With Schizophrenia

Assessing the Role of Nursing Professionals in the Delivery of Integrated Primary Health Care