Jones Adrian, Jones Martin
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Mold, North Wales.
Department of Rural Health, University of South Australia, Whyalla, Australia.
Nurs Stand. 2016 Apr 13;30(33):50-9. doi: 10.7748/ns.30.33.50.s45.
Schizophrenia is a severe and enduring mental health disorder. Treatment includes antipsychotic medication and psychological interventions. Medication can be administered as a depot injection; these treatments reduce the risk of relapse in some people with schizophrenia who have difficulties adhering to oral medication regimens. This article outlines the types of depot and medications that are available for the treatment of schizophrenia, and discusses the evidence base supporting their efficacy. The role of antipsychotic medication as part of a treatment plan should be reinforced by enabling patients to make an informed choice about which medication best supports their health and wellbeing.
精神分裂症是一种严重且持久的心理健康障碍。治疗方法包括抗精神病药物治疗和心理干预。药物可以通过长效注射剂给药；这些治疗方法降低了一些难以坚持口服药物治疗方案的精神分裂症患者复发的风险。本文概述了可用于治疗精神分裂症的长效注射剂类型和药物，并讨论了支持其疗效的证据基础。应通过让患者能够明智地选择哪种药物最能支持他们的健康和福祉，来强化抗精神病药物作为治疗计划一部分的作用。
