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Theory‐Based Research in Schizophrenia
Author(s) -
Beebe Lora Humphrey
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
perspectives in psychiatric care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.538
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1744-6163
pISSN - 0031-5990
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-6163.2003.tb00678.x
Subject(s) - schizophrenia (object oriented programming) , schizophrenia research , psychosocial , vulnerability (computing) , psychology , psychiatry , computer science , computer security
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.