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  Knowledge on Atypical Antipsychotic Drugs among Caregivers of Mentally Ill Patients

  By Shalini G Nayak, Benedicta Jane, Josna Mary Joseph, Glory J Waghela, Asha S, Akshatha S, Nami Ria Kurian

  Abstract: Antipsychotic drugs have high rate of nonadherence due to unpleasant side effects. This study aimed to assess the caregivers’ knowledge on atypical antipsychotic drugs. A descriptive survey approach was used. The study was conducted among 100 caregivers of mentally ill patients receiving atypical antipsychotic drugs. The data were collected through a self-administered knowledge questionnaire on atypical antipsychotic drugs. The data were analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results showed …

  Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 36–40 Read article →