The Large Allen Cognitive Level Screen as an indicator for medication adherence among adults accessing community mental health services
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2013
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Background: Medication remains the cornerstone treatment for mental illness. Cognition is one of the strongest predictors of non-adherence. The aim of this preliminary investigation was to examine the association between the Large Allen Cognitive Level Screen (LACLS) and medication adherence among a small sample of mental health service users to determine whether the LACLS has potential as a screening tool for capacity to manage medication regimens. Method: Demographic and clinical information was collected from a small sample of people who had recently accessed community mental health services. Participants then completed the LACLS and the Medication Adherence Rating Scale (MARS) at a single time point. The strength of association between the LACLS and MARS was examined using Spearman rank-order correlation. Results: A strong positive correlation between the LACLS and medication adherence (r = 0.71, p = 0.01) was evident. No participants reported the use of medication aids despite evidence of impaired cognitive functioning. Conclusion: This investigation has provided the first empirical evidence indicating that the LACLS may have utility as a screening instrument for capacity to manage medication adherence among this population. While promising, this finding should be interpreted with caveats given its preliminary nature. |
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College of Occupational Therapists |
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DOI:10.4276/030802213X13627524435180 Cairns, Alice, Hill, Cathy, Dark, Frances, McPhail, Steven, & Gray, Marion (2013) The Large Allen Cognitive Level Screen as an indicator for medication adherence among adults accessing community mental health services. The British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 76(3), pp. 137-143. |
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Faculty of Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation; School of Public Health & Social Work |
Palavras-Chave | #110321 Rehabilitation and Therapy (excl. Physiotherapy) #111700 PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES #111714 Mental Health #Cognition #Medication adherence #Mental disorders #Occupational therapy #Correlation study |
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Journal Article |