title: Understanding and caring for patients experiencing paranoia.
abstract: Many use the term paranoia in everyday language without understanding the condition. For most people who experience paranoia it does not affect their daily activities. However, it can be part of a personality disorder and can affect an individual's quality of life if not diagnosed and treated appropriately. It is important for nurses to have some understanding of the condition and how to help these individuals maintain a good quality of life.
authors.affiliation: School of Health Science, University of Wales, Swansea.
authors.forename: Lynne
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Walsh
mesh_terms: D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications; D004496:Education, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010259:Paranoid Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*; D010554:Personality Disorders / Q000150:complications; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications