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141 Moderating Perspectives of Long Acting Injectable Use of Antipsychotics: A Literature Review

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 April 2020

Kathy Riedford*
Affiliation:
Associate Professor, Director of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Specialty ANE Primary Care/Mental Health Integrated Model Project Director College of Nursing and Health Professions, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN
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Abstract:

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Long acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotics are indicated for individuals suffering from schizophrenia, delusional disorder, schizoaffective disorder and bipolar disorder. Even though LAIs have traditionally been used for a subgroup of patients who were not compliant with oral treatments or who were a high risk to others, current trends are changing with increased options and availability of these treatments. A number of factors are implicated in the reversal of this trend including perspectives of patients and perspectives of providers. There is not abundant literature available regarding robust studies to examine these perspectives, but this presentation provides a current summary of available literature.

Some factors that influence perspectives of both patients and providers include knowledge about LAIs, cost of LAIs and the traditional views of these agents as being used under coercive circumstances. Altering perspectives has been a primary barrier to increase the use of these agents. Evidence clearly supports the use of early intervention for individuals with first episode psychosis, and poor medication compliance results in poorer treatment outcomes. With the potential improvement in quality of life and potentially decreasing the cost burden of this illness in society, this avenue for treatment must be a strong consideration for all involved in the treatment of the aforementioned disorders.

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