What community living problems do persons with schizophrenia report during periods of stability?
OBJECTIVE
This article describes problems reported by persons with schizophrenia while stable.


METHODS
This descriptive study followed 12 outpatients with at least 6 months without psychiatric hospitalization for 3 months in the community. FINDINGS. The most frequently reported problems were missed appointments and loneliness. Anxiety was the most commonly reported psychiatric symptom. No participant reported any psychotic symptoms, but participants reported conflict at home.


CONCLUSIONS
Medication- and appointment-adherence monitoring are ongoing priorities, as are the provision of interventions designed to support adherence. Stable persons with schizophrenia are poised to garner maximum benefit from support like family education and social skills training.
Beebe
Lora Humphrey
LH
University of Tennessee College of Nursing, Knoxville, TN, USA. lbeebe1@utk.edu
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D001071:Appointments and Schedules; D003155:Community Mental Health Centers; D054541:Family Conflict / Q000523:psychology; D005196:Family Therapy; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D057187:Independent Living / Q000523:psychology*; D008132:Loneliness / Q000523:psychology; D008297:Male; D055118:Medication Adherence / Q000523:psychology; D008875:Middle Aged; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000451:nursing* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology; D012951:Socialization
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents