Medical illnesses in people with schizophrenia.
The physical health of people with schizophrenia is poor, and the challenges in finding effective treatment and optimizing health outcomes are significant. However, it is likely that people diagnosed with schizophrenia can be partners in the treatment of their physical health problems. Research suggests that many people with schizophrenia value physical health and will participate in health-related behaviors when they are provided with the opportunity to do so.
University of Kentucky College of Nursing, Lexington, KY 40536-0232, USA. peggy.el-mallakh@uky.edu
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D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D015438:Health Behavior; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D008603:Mental Health; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011788:Quality of Life; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods