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Theory-based research in schizophrenia
1University of Florida, College of Nursing/Health Science Center, Gainesville, FL, USA. lbeebe@nursing.ufl.edu
Perspectives in Psychiatric Care
|August 5, 2003
Abstract
Topic:
Theoretical models to guide research into schizophrenia.
Purpose:
To review the most commonly used biological and environmental models of schizophrenia.
Sources:
Published literature and research conducted by the author.
Conclusions:
The vulnerability model includes both biological and environmental variables that impact the course of schizophrenia and treatment.
Responses:
Thus, it may be a useful framework for nursing research examining responses to various psychosocial treatments in schizophrenia.