Current approaches and interventions for schizophrenia
Nicola Dawber Community Mental Health Nurse, Community Mental Health Centre, Maidstone, Kent
This article provides an overview of assessment and intervention strategies for nurses who have contact with people with schizophrenia. The article examines nurse/client relationships and looks at how clients may be empowered
Aims and intended learning outcomes The aim of this article is to improve nurses’ knowledge of current developments in nursing patients with schizophrenia and their families. The article aims to encourage reflection on nurses’ own strengths and weaknesses in this area. After reading this article you should be able to:
Nursing Standard.
11, 49, 49-56.
doi: 10.7748/ns.11.49.49.s57
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