Journal of VolgSMU
Quarterly scientific-practical journal

UDK: 316:61

CHARACTERISTICS OF INTERACTION BETWEEN DOCTOR AND PATIENT IN PSYCHIATRY

ГБОУ ВПО Северный государственный медицинский университет, г. Архангельск

Abstract

The article reports the results of a social survey which evaluated the adherence of psychiatric patients to the treatment. We identified certain factors that can positively or negatively influence the patients’ adherence to psychiatric treatment. We conclude that treatment adherence is necessary for the effective provision of mental health care, maintenance and restoration of mental health.

Keywords

adherence to treatment, mental health care, patient factors.

Contacts

Смирнова Елена Алексеевна — аспирант кафедры общественного здоровья, здравоохранения и социальной работы, Северный государственный медицинский университет, г. Архангельск, e-mail: Smirnova56@yandex.ru