psychotic symptomsand coping strategies in patients with schizophrenia

• Main Authors: Mei-hsuen Wu, 吳玫勳
• Other Authors: Kuei-ru Chou
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2004
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/61723369471997356467

碩士 === 國防醫學院 === 護理研究所 === 92 === Abstract Objectives: This research evaluated the psychotic symptoms and its coping strategies in day-ward schizophrenic patients. Methods: A total of 110 schizophrenic patients completed a face-to-face structuralized questionnaire interview. Data collected for what variables were studied by descriptions and multiple regressive analysis. Results: The day-ward schizophrenic male patients were more than female. The age of onset was about 20 to 24 years old. The drug compliance of patients was more regular than irregular. The effect factor of positive and negative symptoms was drug compliance. The severity of negative symptoms was greater than the severity of positive symptoms, and the severity of positive symptoms were mild but still resident. Some coping strategies we found to effectively controlling the psychotic symptoms were such as watching TV, listening to music, talking to others, blessing or thinking of Buddha to transfer attentions. The day-ward patients of schizophrenia used emotional focused coping strategies more than problem focused coping strategies. Conclusion: This research could help patients with psychotic symptoms assess and manage effectively, and help them cope with the symptoms including the auditory hallucinations and delusions. Key words: schizophrenia, psychotic symptoms, coping strategies