Theory-based research in schizophrenia.
OBJECTIVE
Theoretical models to guide research into schizophrenia.


OBJECTIVE
To review the most commonly used biological and environmental models of schizophrenia.


METHODS
Published literature and research conducted by the author.


CONCLUSIONS
The vulnerability model includes both biological and environmental variables that impact the course of schizophrenia and treatment.


RESULTS
Thus, it may be a useful framework for nursing research examining responses to various psychosocial treatments in schizophrenia.
Beebe
Lora Humphrey
LH
University of Florida, College of Nursing/Health Science Center, Gainesville, FL, USA. lbeebe@nursing.ufl.edu
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016294:Models, Nursing; D008960:Models, Psychological; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research / Q000379:methods*; D009742:Nursing Theory; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D012107:Research Design; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000150:complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D013598:Systems Theory; D013689:Telephone; D016896:Treatment Outcome