Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate the characteristic features of executive dysfunction that interfere with the independence of patients with chronic schizophrenia. Learners attending this session will be able to understand the most significant aspects of executive dysfunction in patients with chronic schizophrenia in everyday activities.

Author Details

Daisuke Fukuta, PhD, RN; Shoko Ikeuchi, PhD, RN -- Faculty of Nursing, Tokiwa University, Mito City, Ibaraki, Japan; Hiromichi Kawasaki, RN, Nursing department, Hitachi Umegaoka Hospital, Hitachi city, Ibaraki, Japan; Tetsuya Amezawa, OT, Psychiatric day care, Hitachi Umegaoka Hospital, Hitachi City, Ibaraki, Japan; Chizuru Mori, PhD, RN, Faculty of Medicine, Division of Health Innovation and Nursing, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki, Japan

Sigma Membership

Unknown

Lead Author Affiliation

Tokiwa University, Mito City, Ibaraki, Japan

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Executive Dysfunction, Independence, Schizophrenia

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Characteristics of executive dysfunction interfering with the ability of chronic schizophrenia patients to live independently

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

The aim of this study was to investigate the characteristic features of executive dysfunction that interfere with the independence of patients with chronic schizophrenia. Learners attending this session will be able to understand the most significant aspects of executive dysfunction in patients with chronic schizophrenia in everyday activities.