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What do individuals with schizophrenia need to increase their well-being
The aim of this qualitative study was to deepen the knowledge of how individuals with schizophrenia themselves describe what they need in order to increase their well-being in everyday life. Seven patients were interviewed. An open explorative approach was applied and grounded theory was used for the analysis resulting in five categories illustrating how patients with schizophrenia handle their struggle for a normal life. The patients stressed first the importance of receiving information about the disease: for themselves, for society, and for their families. Taking part in social contacts such as attending meeting places and receiving home visits were identified as important as well as having meaningful employment. They also pointed out the importance of taking part in secure professional relationships. Mainly they expressed the need for continuity in the relationships and the wish to be heard and seen by the professionals. Finally, interviewees addressed the need for support for sustaining independent living through practical housekeeping and financial help. To conclude, the participants in the present study described their need for help as mainly linked to activities in their overall life situation rather than just their psychosis
Jag vill leva ett vanligt liv : Personer med schizofreni berättar om sitt hjälpbehov
Det finns begränsat med forskning kring hjälpbehovet hos personer med schizofreni. Syftet med denna kvalitativa studie var att undersöka detta hjälpbehov på ett förutsättningslöst sätt. Sju personer intervjuades och data analyserades med Grundad Teori. Resultatet visade att det som upplevdes som viktigt var att erhålla hjälp till ett vanligt liv. Följande efterfrågades: Information om sjukdomen och om olika stödinsatser till patienter och anhöriga. Information till allmänheten i fördomsreducerande syfte. Att bli hörd och sedd i trygga kontinuerliga relationer till professionella. Flera mötesplatser och hembesök i syfte att bryta social isolering. Arbete och meningsfull sysselsättning. Stöd till att klara av ett eget boende. Resultatet diskuterades utifrån existerande och tänkbara hjälpinterventioner som syftar till att öka livskvaliteten hos denna patientgrupp