During the SMFPP, participants discussed their
problems in medication taking, and reported that they
sometimes forgot to take their medication on time or
in the correct dose. They were then assisted to overcome
this by being given strategies and choice about how to
remember to take medication. Most participants selected
the strategy of time setting, for example, taking morning
medication at 8.00 am or after breakfast time and
also ask their caregiver to remind them of this. The
participants also reported drowsiness and weight gain
as side effects of antipsychotic medication so were
given education related to the management of side
effects. They could then better understand that their
drug could reduce symptoms but at the same time
result in side-effects, and selected strategies such as
doing activities to reduce their sleeping time and
controlling their food intake. These strategies also
helped enhance medication adherence. Our findings
are consistent with previous studies that demonstrated
that a patient-tailoring strategy forming part of a selfmanagement program can enhance medication
compliance in PWS