The role of leisure in the lives of psychotic patients: a qualitative study.
Quality of life is defined by indicators that measure the life patterns of a person or community in relation to an ideal model. Leisure is an important component of quality of life and a tool for rehabilitation for patients with chronic psychosis. This qualitative study evaluated the role of leisure in the life of patients living with psychosis. Interviews with patients and relatives indicate that sociability is an important value for both groups. Deeper analysis, however, indicates that sociability is a culturally learned concept for patients and does not relate to their real needs. Improvement of symptoms and respect of individuality are more central to their well-being.
Pondé
Milena Pereira
MP
Bahia School of Medicine and Public Health (EBMSP), Brazil. milenaponde@bahiana.edu.br
Peireira
Camila Teles Machado
CT
Leal
Bianca
B
Oliveira
Sabrina Calmon
SC
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D001938:Brazil; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007206:Individuality; D007899:Leisure Activities; D008297:Male; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology*; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology; D012569:Schizotypal Personality Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D012919:Social Behavior; D012931:Social Environment; D012945:Social Values