Title of article
Quality of life for people with schizophrenia: A literature review
Author/Authors
Alshowkan, Amira University of Dammam - College of Nursing, Saudi Arabia , Curtis, Janette University of Wollongong - School of Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health, Australia , White, Yvonne University of Wollongong - School of Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health, Australia
From page
122
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131
Abstract
Objective: In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the study and evaluation of the quality of life for people with schizophrenia. The aim of this paper is to provide a comprehensive literature review on the quality of life for people with schizophrenia who are living in the community. Method: An integrative literature review was undertaken to review literature in the field of medical/mental health in relevant databases. Results: A total of 21 studies were reviewed and categorised according to three themes identified from the literature: the quality of life and sociodemographic characteristics of people with schizophrenia; the quality of life of people with schizophrenia internationally; and the quality of life of people with schizophrenia in cross-cultural studies. Conclusion: Quality of life for people with schizophrenia depends on many factors, including cultural and economic factors, homogeneity of the society, traditional role of the family, social support, and availability of the mental health services. Recommendations for further studies, particularly in the Arab world, are made.
Keywords
schizophrenia , quality of life , literature review
Journal title
The Arab Journal Of Psychiatry
Journal title
The Arab Journal Of Psychiatry
Record number
2693256
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