title: Social function of persons with schizophrenia.
abstract: 1. The social function needs of persons with schizophrenia are similar to those of all individuals and include typical social roles, integration and contacts, and intimacy and sexual function. 2. Social function is essential to QOL, and aspects of social function are determinants of mental health and mental health outcomes. 3. Although intimacy and sexual function is found to be an important aspect of social function and QOL, health care workers neglect to discuss these issues with patients with schizophrenia. 4. Education, support, counseling, adequate transportation, safe environments, and treatment plans that include appropriate activities are important treatment interventions.
authors.affiliation: La Frontera Center, Inc., 3045 North First Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719, USA. JenniMcDon@aol.com
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: McDonald
authors.forename: Terry A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Badger
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing / Q000592:standards; D011584:Psychology; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000628:therapy*