The Process of Recovery from Schizophrenia: A Qualitative, Systematic Review

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study is to identify and systematically examine the qualitative studies investigating the recovery processes of individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia. Material and Methods: The study was conducted by checking the Science Direct, Scopus, Springer Link, Ebscohost, Web of Science and Pubmed databases in January 2018. The database research was performed in English using “schizophrenia, recovery, well-being, healing, qualitative” keywords. Fourteen studies were included in this study. The content analysis of the subjects included in the research, sub-themes, theme contents and participant expressions were carried out. Results: The recovery process were collected under these themes; attitudes of professionals, the attitude of family and community, opinions towards treatment, factors affecting recovery positively, factors affecting recovery negatively, meaning of recovery. Conclusion: The recovery process of schizophrenia, a chronic disease affecting all living areas, was influenced by many factors such as family, environment, professional team, self-perception. In the light of these results, it is suggested that professionals should balance the individual's social support systems, create a therapeutic environment in hospital conditions, help the individual to reveal their potentials and powers.