Abstract
Objective To explore the process and experience of self-management among patients with schizophrenia by interview so as to provide examples and inspirations for clinical nursing and improving self-management among patients with schizophrenia. Methods From February to April 2018, we collected information in 14 schizophrenia outpatients at a ClassⅢ Grade A psychiatric hospital in Beijing by semi-structured depth interview. The information was analyzed and summarized with the method of content analysis. Results The interview results were divided into two aspects. On the one hand, the cognition of schizophrenia patients on self-management limited the self-management ability development of patients including lack of knowledge on self-management and family dysfunction. On the other hand, the experience of self-management also limited the ability involving lack of symptom management ability, skills and knowledge on treatment management, poor emotion management, low daily life management initiative, poor interpersonal management and inadequate social support resource use. Conclusions Medical staff should actively understand the self-management of schizophrenia patients, strengthen training and education so as to improve disease self-management and promote recovery from disease. Key words: Schizophrenia; Self-management; Experience; Qualitative research
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