Analysis of the Concept of Recovery in Community Living Schizophrenia Patients

Abstract

Purpose: To analyze and define the concept of recovery in community living schizophrenia patients and to investigate the usability, and problems related to the concept of recovery in developing support systems for such patients.

Method: Japanese and international research which have specific description about recovery in community living schizophrenia patients was reviewed by using Rodger’s concept analysis method. Attributes, antecedents, and consequences of the concept of recovery in community living schizophrenia patients were identified and classified and organized based on commonalities and differences.

Results: This concept had four attributes; “To find new goals and aspirations to live subjectively”, “Objectively looking at the self and having a positive self-image”, “Conditions become stable by subjective use of services”, and “Building mutual relationships in the community and being recognized as one of its members”. Moreover, five antecedents and four consequences of these concepts were also identified.

Conclusion: The definition of recovery in community living schizophrenia patients consisted of “the process in which such patients act subjectively and build mutual relationships in the community with hopes and goals, in order to improve the quality of life while improving adherence.” It is suggested that this concept of recovery is usable for developing person-centered care for schizophrenia patients. It is necessary for professionals to exploit client’s feelings of recovery and support while standing close by their recovery process.