Is there a relationship between psychiatrist’s clinical assessment of medication non-adherence and treatment outcomes? Implications for practice

Null findings suggest the psychiatrist's initial, quick-form assessment of non-adherence may not necessarily presume a poor prognosis. Perhaps, because individuals with severe and chronic psychotic disorders may have greater coping, adaptive, and survival skills than is often assumed. In severely under-resourced hospitals, such second thoughts and more reliable information about adherence and contributing factors may improve treatment outcomes.