Author:
Mbwambo Jessie,Kaaya Sylvia,Lema Isaac,Burant Christopher J.,Magwiza Catherine,Madundo Kim,Njiro Godwin,Blixen Carol E.,Cassidy Kristin A.,Levin Jennifer B.,Sajatovic Martha
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Chronic psychotic disorders (CPD) impose a particularly significant burden in resource-limited settings. Combining long-acting antipsychotic medication (LAI) with a customized adherence enhancement intervention (CAE-L) has potential to advance care.
Methods
Nineteen adults ≥ age 18 with CPD who self-reported missing ≥20% of antipsychotic medication within the last month were stabilized on oral haloperidol prior to transitioning to monthly haloperidol decanote for 25 weeks. Outcome evaluations were conducted at baseline and Week 25. Primary outcomes were oral medication adherence assessed via the Tablet Routines Questionnaire (TRQ) and LAI injection frequency. Secondary outcomes included CPD symptoms measured by the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale and Clinical Global Impressions, functioning evaluated using the Social and Occupational Functioning Scale, and medication attitudes assessed with the Drug Attitudes Inventory.
Results
Mean sample age was 38.79 (SD = 9.31) with 18 individuals completing the study. There was one serious adverse event, a relapse into substance use, not deemed study-related. Mean endpoint LAI dosage was 65.79 mg (SD = 22.38). TRQ mean scores were 21.84 (SD =13.83) and 12.94 (SD = 11.93) at screen and baseline respectively. For only two individuals who were on concomitant oral medication at 25 weeks, TRQ change was not calculated. LAI injection frequency was 100%. Medication attitudes scores significantly improved from 7.89 (SD = 2.72) to 9.83 (SD = 0.52) (p = .001.) Changes in CPD symptoms and functioning were non-significant.
Conclusions
CAE-L appears to be preliminarily feasible and acceptable in Tanzanians with CPD.
Trial registration
The study was registered on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04327843) on March 31, 2020.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Psychiatry and Mental health
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