Effectiveness of adherence therapy to improve medication adherence for patients diagnosed with schizophrenia within the context of community-based mental health care: A systematic review

Mamdouh El-hneiti, Majd T. Mrayyan, Dalal Yehia, far M. Alkhawaldeh, Ola A. Kutah, Amani F. Shhadeh, Huda Anshasi, Kamlah Al-Olaimat, Tamer Al-Ghraiybah, Mahmoud A. Khawaldeh, Naglaa Abdelhafez, Hameeda Abdelhafez

Journal of Health Psychology: An Interdisciplinary, International Journal

Published online on July 13, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Health Psychology, Ahead of Print.
Medication nonadherence is common among patients diagnosed with schizophrenia and is associated with poor clinical outcomes. The effectiveness of adherence therapy (AT) in improving adherence remains debated, particularly in community settings. This ...