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Identifying patients and clinical scenarios for use of long-acting injectable antipsychotics – expert consensus survey part 1

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Sajatovic, Martha, Ross, Ruth, Legacy, Susan N, Correll, Christoph U, Kane, John M, DiBiasi, Faith, Fitzgerald, Heather, Byerly, Matthew·2018·Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment

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OBJECTIVE: To assess expert consensus on barriers and facilitators for long-acting injectable antipsychotic (LAI) use and provide clinical recommendations on issues where clinical evidence is lacking, including identifying appropriate clinical situations for LAI use. METHODS: A 50-question survey comprising 916 response options was distributed to 42 research experts and high prescribers with extensive LAI experience. Respondents rated options on relative appropriateness/importance using a 9-point scale. Consensus was determined using chi-square test of score distributions. Mean (standard deviation) ratings were calculated. Responses to 29 questions (577 options) relating to appropriate patients and clinical scenarios for LAI use are reported. RESULTS: Recommendations aligned with research on risk factors for nonadherence and poor outcomes for patients with schizophrenia/schizoaffective or bipolar disorder. Findings suggested, contrary to general practice patterns, that LAI use may be appropriate earlier in the disease course and in younger patients. Results for bipolar disorder were similar to those for schizophrenia but with less consensus. Numerous facilitators of LAI prescribing were considered important, particularly that LAIs may reduce relapses and improve outcomes. CONCLUSION: Findings support wider use of LAIs in patients with schizophrenia/schizoaffective and bipolar disorders beyond the setting of poor adherence and earlier use in the disease course.

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Authors
Sajatovic, M., Ross, R., Legacy, S. N., Correll, C. U., Kane, J. M., DiBiasi, F., Fitzgerald, H., & Byerly, M.
Affiliations
  • University Hospitals of Cleveland (US)
  • Otsuka (United States) (US)
  • Donald & Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell (US)
  • Lundbeck (United States) (US)
  • Montana State University (US)
Corresponding author
Sajatovic, Martha
Venue
Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment
Published
2018-06
Volume
Volume 14
Pages
1463-1474
ISSN
  • 1176-6328 (ISSN-L)
  • 1178-2021
OpenAlex
W2807486965
Cited by
44
References
48
Citations by year
2026: 4 · 2025: 7 · 2024: 5 · 2023: 5 · 2022: 10 · 2021: 6 · 2020: 4 · 2019: 3
FWCI
2.54
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
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  • Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Scholarly Commons @ Case Western Reserve University (submittedVersion, cc-by-nc)
Funders
  • Otsuka Pharmaceutical
  • H. Lundbeck A/S
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Schizophrenia research and treatment
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Family Practice › Medication Adherence and Compliance
Keywords
long-acting injectable antipsychotics, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, medication adherence, early treatment initiation, relapse prevention, expert consensus

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