Patient-Centered Psychopharmacology and Psychosocial Interventions: Treatment Selection and Shared Decision-Making to Enhance Chances for Recovery.

ABSTRACT

Individuals with schizophrenia can achieve the ultimate goal of treatment-recovery. However, patients are often nonadherent to prescribed medication regimens, leading to relapses and significantly decreasing their chances of ever reaching this goal. By implementing patient-centered assessment and evidence-based pharmacologic and psychosocial interventions, such as LAI antipsychotics, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing, clinicians can improve medication adherence and enhance the potential for functional recovery.