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7 articles for “schizophrenic patients”
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Impact of Quality of Life and Persistent Problems Among Schizophrenia Patients at Psychiatric Hospital in a Selected City
Abstract: Introduction: Schizophrenia is a severe, persistent mental illness associated with substantial disability. Many genes have the same patterns of inheritance, and genetic predisposition interacts with environmental influences. Dopamine system, in particular, has been linked to several neurotransmitter systems. Materials and method: A descriptive study design is used in the research. The study was conducted at selected psychiatric hospitals. The population included schizophrenic patients. The total population size is 40. Probability …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 5–9 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Burden on Caregivers of Patients with Schizophrenia and the Effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Program in Reducing This Burden at a Selected Psychiatric Hospital in New Delhi, India
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder that profoundly impacts not only those diagnosed but also their families. The burden placed on family members of individuals with schizophrenia is substantial, encompassing emotional, psychological, and financial dimensions. As primary caregivers, family members often navigate complex challenges, including managing symptoms, coordinating treatment, and coping with the social stigma associated with the disorder. Despite the critical role families play in the …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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Effectiveness of Positive Family Interactions Module on the Expressed Emotion of the Caregivers and Relapse of Patients with Schizophrenia in a Psychiatric In-patient Facility: A Pilot Study Report
Abstract: This randomized pilot study was aimed to determine whether the administration of the family intervention ‘Positive Family Interactions Module’ will be feasible and effective in reducing the expressed emotion of caregivers and relapse of patients with schizophrenia. The pilot study tested the trial design, and ability to recruit and deliver the intervention. Drop-out rates were assessed. The completion and acceptability of the intervention were investigated. The study also enlightened a …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 11–18 Read article
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Capgras Syndrome
Abstract: A rare delusional disorder where the patient believes that a friend or relative has been replaced by a double or imposter. They view themselves as a double. The disorder is often associated with schizophrenia, some sort of brain injury or damage and neurodegenerative disorder. Neurological theories have been postulated for the causes of Capgras syndrome. The patient believes that he/she is in the world of impersonators, double delusions, paranoid, prosopagnosia, …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Walking Corpse Syndrome: A Review
Abstract: Cotard's syndrome, also known as walking corpse syndrome, is a mental illness that affects a relatively small percentage of people. Since 1882, reports of the syndrome have been recorded. The disorder was first referred to as a psychiatric disease of variable severity by the neurologist Jules Cotard in 1880. This uncommon syndrome frequently co-occurs with dementia in people with depression, schizophrenia, and psychotic disorders brought on by a general medical …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 12–15 Read article
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Understanding Perceptual Disorders: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: Perceptual disorders refer to conditions in which a person’s ability to understand sensory information is disturbed, resulting in an altered perception of reality. These disorders affect how individuals experience sensory stimuli such as sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. Perceptual disturbances are commonly seen in various psychiatric and neurological conditions and play an important role in influencing a person’s thinking, emotions and behavior. Perceptual disorders mainly occur in the form …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Implementation of the Functional Emotive Existential Therapy for the Caregivers and People with Alzheimer’s Disease Related Dementia
Abstract: The care of the dementia clients often takes negative tool to all the caregivers. Most of the time, they are affective, psychologically emotionally and spiritually leading to loss of meaning, most of the time severe depression bordering into psychopathological condition such as mood disorder and sometimes schizophrenia. The institute that was founded by Dr. Arnel Banaga Salgado implemented its psychosocial intervention called Functional Emotive Existential Therapy in two stages: (a) …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 11–14 Read article