Learning How to Select an Antipsychotic Regimen – A Patient Centred Approach

This CPD takes a brief look at the factors which should be considered when selecting treatment in a schizophrenic patient and how to individualize therapy.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to enable healthcare professionals to understand the factors which affect the selection of antipsychotic agents for schizophrenic patients.

Editor's comments:
This review highlights the importance of considering efficacy, tolerability and adherence to ensure optimal outcomes in therapy. It is important to view the patient as well as the potential treatment options holistically.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. An understanding of the efficacy of antipsychotics
2. An understanding of the safety and tolerability of antipsychotics
3. An understanding of treatment adherence and the factors which affect it
4. An understanding of the role of long acting injectables in schizophrenia
5. An understanding of first episode psychosis (FEP)
6. An understanding of treatment resistant schizophrenia and it’s management.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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