Abstract
This descriptive study was conducted to provide insight into medication outreach services and the benefits for an individual diagnosed with severe mental illness. Difficulties surrounding the use of multiple medications, or polypharmacy, are amplified in adult's labeled schizophrenic, bipolar, and schizoaffective. The independent variable, in this study, is the medication outreach with the dependent variable being the societal impact of that action on the individual. The incorporation of medication outreach services combined with therapy correlates to a self-defined better quality of life. The review of the literature reflects the high rate of incarceration, hospitalization, and homelessness directly affecting the individual as well as the community. Turning Point Providence Center (TPPC) professionally based opinions regarding clients receiving medication outreach services were sought during this project. Secondary data measured consistency of a 36-month criterion and participation verses non-participation in the medication outreach program. The combined results of the questionnaire in conjunction with those of the archival data retrieved indicated a positive correlation between participation in the program and lowered rates of incarceration and homelessness. Furthermore, the results indicated an improved amount of community involvement and desire to participate in therapy. The intention of the research was both testing hypotheses and formulating more specific questions for future studies.