A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal

Feedback on SMS reminders to encourage adherence among patients taking antipsychotic medication: a cross-sectional survey nested within a randomised trial




AuthorsKati Anneli Kannisto, Clive E Adams, Marita Koivunen, Jouko Katajisto, Maritta Välimäki

Publication year2015

JournalBMJ Open

Volume5

Issue11

Number of pages10

ISSN2044-6055

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2015-008574


Abstract

The feedback of patients taking antipsychotic medication on SMS services was generally positive. Overall, people were quite satisfied despite considerable variation in their sociodemographic background and illness history. Our results endorse that the use of simple easy-to-use existing technology, such as mobile phones and SMS, is acceptable in psychiatric outpatient services. Moreover, people using psychiatric outpatient services are able to use this technology. This acceptable and accessible technology can be easily tailored to each patient's needs and could be customised to the needs of the isolated or jobless. This is an area in which much careful evaluation is needed.




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