The need to achieve recovery for people with schizophrenia in the community: Service user and family perspectives

INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to describe the need to achieve recovery for People with Schizophrenia (PwS) in the community based on the perspective of service users and families.
METHODS: This study was conducted through descriptive qualitative research. Three PwS groups and three family groups, with a total of 15 PwS and 16 families, were recruited through purposive sampling. Data collection was conducted through focus group discussions. The data analysis technique used was framework analysis.
RESULTS: The study found two main themes: The perception of recovery and the need to achieve recovery. Perceptions of recovery include criteria for recovery, optimism in achieving recovery, and the benefits of recovery. The needs to achieve recovery include the psychological needs of PwS, family support, community support, and the support of health workers.
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: There were still PwS and their families who did not yet have the optimism to recover. It is necessary to develop interventions that take into account the perceptions and needs of PwS to achieve recovery.