Publications by authors named "Ee Cheong Chua"
Asia Pac Psychiatry
December 2020
Article Synopsis
- Patterns of clinical use of long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotics for treating schizophrenia in Asia are not well documented, with an average of 17.9% of patients receiving these medications across 15 countries.
- Patients on LAIs tend to be older, have a history of multiple hospitalizations, and experience more severe symptoms like disorganized behavior or aggression, but they also show slightly better psychosocial functioning.
- There are significant variations in the use of LAI antipsychotics among Asian countries, and clinicians need to consider both the benefits and potential adverse effects when prescribing these treatments.
