Partial agonists and schizophrenia: theoretical developments for the development of mental health nursing.
People with schizophrenia have a significant impaired quality of life. The paper discusses how partial agonists could improve the quality of life with people with schizophrenia in comparison with treatment with second generation antipsychotics. The paper provides a framework as to how mental health nurses can utilize the clinical benefits of partial agonists through greater application of psychosocial interventions.
Jones
M
M
Surrey and Borders Partnership Foundation NHS Trust, Mental Health Nursing, University of Surrey, The Ridgewood Centre, Frimley, Surrey GU16 9QE, UK. martin.jones@sabp.nhs.uk
White
J
J
Gray
R
R
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D015399:Nursing Research; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing; D011788:Quality of Life; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology; D012919:Social Behavior
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents