Abstract
In this study, I conducted focus group interviews with 11 schizophrenia patients hospitalized for long periods at my hospital, and used thematic analysis method to capture their thoughts and feelings regarding discharge and community life, revealed the occupational injustice and occupational dysfunction experienced by them. As a result of this study, it was found that behind the subjects' "safe hospital stay," there was "strong anxiety about living in the community,"and the subjects found their own "reasons for continuing long-term hospitalization." This study showed that occupational injustice for the subjects were that they were forced to be hospitalized for various reasons even after the necessary recuperation period, and that they were unable to participate in meaningful occupation due to long-term hospitalization. It was necessary to further promote the reform vision of mental health, medical and welfare. Additionally, in order to reduce occupational dysfunction(occupational alienation, occupational marginalization, occupational deprivation)experienced by them, it is necessary to provide support, etc that focuses on participation in occupation that has individual meaning for the clients.
