Hope and belonging in patients with schizophrenia: A phenomenological study

AbstractPurposeThe aim of this study was to examine in depth the senses of hope and belonging in patients with schizophrenia and factors which affect these.Design and MethodsThe data were collected through the phenomenological interview method and interpreted using Strauss and Corbin's approach to qualitative data analysis.FindingsPatients with schizophrenia reported that having hope and feeling a sense of belonging were very important to them and patients with the same diagnosis, and that being accepted by society, being employed and being productive increased their senses of both hope and belonging.Practice ImplicationsFor the rehabilitation of patients with schizophrenia, which is a chronic disease, psychiatric nurses should carry out activities which increase their senses of hope and belonging.

Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - July 15, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Authors: I şıl Işık, Gül Ergün Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research