The British Journal of Psychiatry · 1991 · 82 citations · 16 references
Social SciencesBehavioral SciencesPsychologyHealth PsychologyIndividual DifferencesPersonality PsychologyMedication AdherencePatient AdherenceComplianceHealth Locus Of ControlInformation AcquisitionLithium Dosage AdjustmentLithium TreatmentPsychological Predictors Of Adherence
During a controlled education programme, the medication compliance of 60 attenders at a lithium clinic was tested using reported tablet omissions and intra-erythrocytic lithium levels. Both measures improved, along with patients' knowledge and attitude. These effects were examined and related to aspects of obsessional trait and health locus of control.
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