Recovery Nursing Care to Prevent Relapse Among Schizophrenia Patients : A Systematic Review

Introduction: Schizophrenia is a chronic mental disorder that is often accompanied by a high risk of relapse. Relapse in patients with schizophrenia can worsen their quality of life and increase the burden on families and the health care system. Recovery-focused nursing care aims to support patient recovery in a way that focuses on improving quality of life and preventing relapse. Methods: This study is a systematic review of the available literature on nursing care for relapse prevention in patients with schizophrenia. Data were retrieved from several databases such as BASE, PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Issues in Mental Health Nursing, using keywords such as “schizophrenia,” “relapse prevention,” and “recovery nursing care.” Articles that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were comprehensively reviewed and analyzed to identify effective nursing interventions in relapse prevention in patients with schizophrenia. Results: The study showed that a recovery-focused nursing approach, which includes psychosocial support, family involvement programs, is effective in reducing the risk of relapse. In addition, patient education regarding therapy adherence and symptom management significantly contributed to the stability of their mental health. Some of the most successful nursing interventions are cognitive-behavioral therapy, stress management training, and patient empowerment strategies. Conclusion: Recovery-focused nursing care is essential in preventing relapse in patients with schizophrenia. Nursing interventions that emphasize increasing independence, coping skills, and patient and family education can help maintain the stability of the patient’s condition. Further efforts are needed to strengthen the implementation of this approach in daily nursing practice so that optimal outcomes can be achieved for patients with schizophrenia.