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Recent research using brain imaging and molecular biological methods has clarified our knowledge about the cause of schizophrenia. The picture emerging is of a group of illnesses with their origins in neurodevelopmental abnormalities. The most severe forms of schizophrenia are accompanied by defects in memory and attention. There are several implications of this new knowledge for nursing. Our current nursing models are less than adequate and represent outdated and discredited theory. Additionally we must consider new ways of working with people who have what are essentially brain diseases. However, it is also clear that social and psychological factors are crucial in determining outcome and quality of life for people with schizophrenia and their families. The Thorn Programme, which trains nurses in case management and various psychosocial interventions, exemplifies the way forward for mental health nursing and such developments will secure a place for the profession in the services of the future.
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PMID:New facts on schizophrenia. 763 Jul 54

1. Mental Health Nurses (MHNs) have an unique role in providing care to the mentally ill. The Thorn Nurse Initiative designed to prepare and evaluate the work of MHNs has been successful in providing nurses with the skills of Family Work for Schizophrenia. 2. The effectiveness of family work in improving MHNs' knowledge of and attitudes about schizophrenia has been demonstrated, and there is increasing evidence of the efficacy of MNHs in delivering family work. 3. The impact of schizophrenia on families tends to go unrecognized, and there is an urgent need to train nurses in family work to help families cope with this illness. 4. Families are extremely valuable and a positive resource for clients. The emphasis of family work is to promote and support all families in improving their knowledge of schizophrenia, and its effects, and in developing their coping skills.
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PMID:Schizophrenia family work: mental health nurses delivering an innovative service. 784 64