A systematic review of approaches to improve medication adherence in homeless adults with psychiatric disorders.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Medication non-adherence is a significant problem among homeless individuals with psychiatric disorders in the United States. We conducted a systematic review to identify strategies to improve psychiatric medication adherence among homeless individuals with psychiatric disorders, including substance use disorders.

Methods

We searched seven databases (MEDLINE, Embase, PsychInfo, Scopus, Web of Science, CDSR, and CENTRAL) and screened 664 studies by title and abstract followed by full-text review. Our inclusion criteria were studies that: involved an intervention for homeless adults with psychiatric disorders, reported a quantitative outcome of medication adherence, and were published in English in a peer-reviewed journal. We rated the relative effectiveness of st

SUBMITTER: Hird R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10800888 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature