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A survey of the self-rated quality of life of individuals with schizophrenia in community residential settings

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 June 2014

Siobhan Flanagan ,
Mairead Doyle ,
Stephen Browne ,
Conall Larkin  and
Eadbhard O'Callaghan
Mairead Doyle
Affiliation:
Cluain Mhuire Family Centre, Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock, Co Dublin, Ireland
Stephen Browne
Affiliation:
University Department of Psychiatry, Whithington Hospital, West Didsbury, Manchester M20 8LR, England
Conall Larkin
Affiliation:
St John of God Hospital, Stillorgan, Co Dublin, Ireland
Eadbhard O'Callaghan
Affiliation:
Cluain Mhuire Family Centre, Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock, Co Dublin, Ireland
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Abstract

Objectives: To evaluate the self-rated or subjective quality of life of individuals with schizophrenia in residential care settings.

Method: Forty individuals who fulfilled DSM-IV criteria for schizophrenia were interviewed using the Lancashire Quality of Life Profile.

Results: Fifty-two per cent of the sample reported their global subjective quality of life to be satisfactory. Global subjective quality of life was rated lower than the majority of life domains evaluated. The areas of least satisfaction included finances and work. However, the majority of patients were satisfied with their living situation, safety, health, religion, leisure, social and family relations. There was some evidence of a quality of life gradient across these residential settings.

Conclusions: Although these patients were satisfied with the majority of life domains assessed, these data need to be interpreted cautiously given the limitations of the study design and the method used to evaluate quality of life.

Keywords

SchizophreniaHostelsGroup homesSelf-rated quality of life
Type
Brief Report
Information
Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine , Volume 17 , Issue 1 , March 2000 , pp. 22 - 24
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2000

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