The intricacy of the ordinary.
Schizophrenia constitutes a lifelong vulnerability in relation to life stresses and the maintenance of social networks. Satisfactory quality of life--understood as subjective well-being in a lifetime perspective--is the ultimate treatment objective. This paper draws on research and clinical experience from Lofoten--the catchment area of a psychiatric out-patient clinic in Northern Norway. This work stresses the quality of life for the social network around the psychiatric patient as a consideration in its own right. The patient's coping resources and social network are regarded as a continuous professional concern.
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University of Oslo, Ullevål Hospital, Norway.
D000203:Activities of Daily Living / Q000523:psychology*; D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000553:Ambulatory Care; D003156:Community Mental Health Services; D006801:Humans; D009664:Norway; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011788:Quality of Life; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology; D012931:Social Environment; D012944:Social Support