Journal article
The Large Allen Cognitive Level Screen as an indicator for medication adherence among adults accessing community mental health services
British Journal of Occupational Therapy, Vol.76(3), pp.137-143
2013
Abstract
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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- Title
- The Large Allen Cognitive Level Screen as an indicator for medication adherence among adults accessing community mental health services
- Authors
- A Cairns (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyC Hill (Author) - Queensland HealthF Dark (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyS McPhail (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyMarion Gray (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
- Publication details
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, Vol.76(3), pp.137-143
- Publisher
- College of Occupational Therapists Ltd
- Date published
- 2013
- DOI
- 10.4276/030802213X13627524435180
- ISSN
- 0308-0226
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450211602621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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