Medication adherence in obsessive-compulsive disorders and evaluation of effective adherence support strategies
This study highlights the importance of a multifaceted approach to improving medication adherence in individuals with OCD. While SSRIs remain the primary pharmacological treatment, a significant portion of patients still struggle with adherence. Although TDM provides valuable insights into drug levels, it may not fully capture adherence behavior due to metabolic and behavioral variability. Addressing patient concerns about side effects and medication efficacy, alongside implementing behavioral strategies that integrate medication into daily routines, may improve adherence and enhance treatment outcomes.
Authors
- Sina Ziegler (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1560-1429)
- Christine Rummel‐Kluge (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4857-8170)
- Klara Bednasch
- Elisabeth Kohls (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9093-6547)
- Sophia Pöppel
Institutions
- Leipzig University of Applied Sciences (DE)
- University Hospital Leipzig (DE)
- DRK Kliniken Berlin (DE)
- Leipzig University (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Psychiatry
- Published
- 2025-09-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1642622
- Primary Topic
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Universität Leipzig