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Published on: February 8, 2019
Older adults with schizophrenia finding a place to belong
Heather C Leutwyler1, Linda Chafetz, Margaret Wallhagen
1Department of Physiological Nursing, University of California-San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94143-0610, USA. Heather.Leutwyler@ucsf.edu
Abstract:
Older adults with schizophrenia experience a high prevalence of comorbid conditions. The perspective of older adults with schizophrenia about their physical health has not been considered as a contributing factor. This paper presents findings from a grounded theory study that explored this perspective among 28 older adults with schizophrenia. Analyses revealed that finding a sense of belonging supported feeling physically healthy. A sense of connection with others and a physical place were associated with supporting a sense of belonging. Awareness of the facilitators of and barriers to finding a place to belong is key to improving the physical health of this vulnerable population.
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