Understanding schizophrenia.
This article provides an introduction to schizophrenia, outlining its signs and symptoms, causes and possible prognosis for patients. It also considers a range of therapeutic approaches to treatment.
Rigby
Paul
P
School of Nursing and Midwifery, De Montfort University, Leicester. prigby@dmu.ac.uk
Alexander
James
J
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015984:Causality; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role / Q000523:psychology; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010358:Patient Participation / Q000523:psychology; D011379:Prognosis; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011582:Psychological Theory; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents