Understanding factors relevant to poor sleep and coping methods in people with schizophrenia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sleep disruption is pervasive in people with schizophrenia, but few studies have explored their sleep experiences. This study aims to identify factors relevant to sleep problems and explore coping methods used by community-dwelling people with schizophrenia.

Methods

Eighteen participants with schizophrenia were recruited from three mental health centers in Taiwan. They completed a semi-structured interview and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) assessment. The Person-Environment-Occupation model offered a framework to assess factors related to sleep. Thematic analysis was used for the qualitative data analysis.

Results

Factors related to sleep were classified under person, environment, and occupation domains. The person domain included three subtheme

SUBMITTER: Chang YC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8311940 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature