A Smartphone App on Medication Adherence

The Effectiveness of a Smartphone App on Medication Adherence and Psychotic Symptoms and Cognitive Functions in Patients With Schizophrenia

This is an experimental study which aims to explore the effectiveness of a smartphone app for medication adherence (MedAdhere app) among schizophrenic patients for eight weeks.

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that causes severe functional disabilities and imposes a heavy economic burden. Poor medication adherence is one of the major causes of relapse of psychiatric symptoms in schizophrenic patients. This is an experimental study which aims to explore the effectiveness of a smartphone app for medication adherence (MedAdhere app) among schizophrenic patients for eight weeks.

Inclusion Criteria:

• schizophrenia
• aged 20 to 65 years
• able to read traditional Chinese
• owning a smartphone
• currently admitted at a psychiatric day-care center

Exclusion Criteria:

• Intellectually disabled or severe cognitive function impairment (Dementia)