Problems in community living identified by people with schizophrenia.
1. Problems in community living were identified by a group of people with schizophrenia who received a telephone nursing intervention after discharge from a state psychiatric facility. 2. The most frequently reported problems were medication side effects, financial concerns, and anxiety. 3. A telephone nursing intervention has the potential to reduce the negative effects of stressors on people with schizophrenia living in the community.
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Lora Humphrey
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University of Florida, College of Nursing, Health Science Center, PO Box 100187, Gainesville, FL 32610-0187, USA.
D000203:Activities of Daily Living / Q000523:psychology*; D000328:Adult; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003156:Community Mental Health Services; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D024802:Nurse's Role / Q000523:psychology; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010351:Patient Discharge; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000451:nursing* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology; D013689:Telephone