title: A community sojourn from the perspective of one who relapsed.
abstract: Research focusing on the recent community sojourn of 30 newly rehospitalized individuals with chronic schizophrenia is summerized. The story of one protagonist is presented. His rich descriptions defining circumstances, thoughts, and feelings are organized into eight categories: living arrangements, employment, finances, social situation, knowledge and use of community facilities, compliance with discharge plan, other events and reactions, and factors related to community tenure. An alliance with suggested nursing roles and actions outlined in closing comments could infuse similar dreary situations with more health-engendering opportunities.
authors.forename: M B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Hicks
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000328:Adult; D003688:Deinstitutionalization; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D010349:Patient Compliance; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000451:nursing* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology; D012918:Social Alienation