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Table 1 What service users do: self-reported service user behaviours

From: Understanding treatment non-adherence in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder: a survey of what service users do and why

Self-reported service user behaviour

Service users

 

(no./total (%))

Service users who reported following recommendations exactly

16/35 (46)

Service users who described intentionally and/or unintentionally doing something different to recommendations

27/35 (77)

Service users who described intentionally doing something different to recommendations

19/35 (54)

Of these

 

  • 2 or more times a month

9/19 (47)

  • Intentionally taking less medication

12/19 (63)

  • Intentionally taking more medication

12/19 (63)

Service users who described unintentionally doing something contrary to recommendations

25/35 (71)

Of these

 

  • 2 or more times a month

12/25 (48)

  • Forgot to take medication

17/25 (68)

  • Symptoms prevented taking medication

12/25 (48)

  • Unable to motivate self to take medication

12/25 (48)

  • Practical reasons

9/25 (36)

  • Unsure about recommendations

5/25 (20)

  • Lost prescription

1/25 (4)