A case study of ICD-10 (F20) schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a serious and long- lasting mental health condition marked by anomalies in thinking, sensing, feelings, and conduct. It often shows symptoms of hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, social dysfunction, and cognitive impairments. It significantly impacts an individual's quality of life, necessitating long-term treatment and rehabilitation. This case study showcases a 37-year-old female diagnosed with schizophrenia who was hospitalized due to auditory hallucinations, behaving in a way that involves self-talk, experiencing disturbed thought patterns, and having impaired communication. Behaving in a way that involves self-talk, experiencing disturbed thought patterns, and having impaired communication. The examination of mental status showed signs of auditory hallucinations, thought insertion, flat affect, a sluggish thought process, and reality testing impairment. Treatment for the patient included antipsychotic medications, psychoeducation, supportive psychotherapy, and nursing interventions Created with the goal of enhancing reality orientation, communication, and medication adherence. Post-treatment, improvements were noted in symptom management and functional ability.