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Showing 1 to 5 of 5 for “"Schizophrenia--Treatment"”.
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Development of implantable devices for schizophrenia treatment
Schizophrenia is a psychotic condition produced by abnormal levels of neurotransmitters in the brain. One of the drugs that is commonly prescribed to treat schizophrenia is risperidone (RIS). This drug is administered through the oral route (e.g. tablets). Accordingly, the drug is exposed to …
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The Association Between Stigma and Violence among Individuals with Schizophrenia
<p>Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder characterized by positive, negative, and cognitive symptoms. Individuals with schizophrenia (IWS) are often stigmatized and portrayed as dangerous. While the majority of IWS are not dangerous or violent, this image of the dangerous IWS is still pervasive …
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Living with Schizophrenia: A Phenomenological Investigation
… study investigated the experience of living with schizophrenia through seven participants' accounts of the way they have been perceived and treated by others, as well as the way they viewed themselves after having been identified with the diagnosis of schizophrenia. Participants were recruited …
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Evaluating the effectiveness of virtual buddy support to improve treatment adherence for patients suffering from schizophrenia in KwaZulu-Natal: a model of care
Thesis submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2022.
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A descriptive analysis of antipsychotic prescribing patterns for patients admitted to hospital with a primary diagnosis of schizophrenia
Treatment with antipsychotic medication is recognized as the standard treatment for patients with schizophrenia. While evidence-based recommendations have been made on antipsychotic prescribing patterns for patients with schizophrenia, there is still a disconnect between these recommendations and …