Case report on schizophrenia: Application of paplaus model theory in nursing care plan

The term schizophrenia was coined by Eugen Bleuler, it has been derived from the Greek word “schizo” meaning split, and “phren” meaning mind.    The point prevalence of schizophrenia is about 1% with equal prevalence in both sexes. The onset of schizophrenia is bimodal in women and often runs a more benign course as compared to men and usually occurs in the late teens or early 20Most devastating disease as this disease strikes the people at the stage when they can show the growth and highest productivity in their lives, mostly in teens or early 20’s, it affects people such a way unable them to return to normal lives: go to job, school to marry, etc. Understanding the severity of this disorder is very important because these clients are always Potential for violence self-directed or at others related to extreme suspiciousness so to Identify the level of suicide precautions needed. If there is a high-risk, does a hospitalization requires? Or if there is a low risk, will the client be safe to go home with supervision from a family member or a friend? For example, does client:   Admit previous suicide attempts.,Abuse any substances..Have no peers/friends.,Have any suicide plan.,Contact the family, arrange for crisis counseling. Activate links to self-help groups.,Check for the availability of required supply of medications needed,Initially, provide activities that require minimal concentration (e.g., drawing, playing simple board games),Involve the client in gross motor activities that call for very little concentration (e.g., walking,When the client is at the most depressed state, Involve the client in one-to-one activity.