Table 2 Themes identified in research studies
From: Quality of life of people with mental health problems: a synthesis of qualitative research
25-6 | 27-8 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37-8 | 39 | 40 | |
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Mix/Sz | Mix | Mix | Sz | Sz | P | NS | Sz | BD | NS | BD | BD | Mix/Sz | |
OT | OT | Nu | Pcl | OT | Nu | Nu | OT | Pcl | OT | Psy | SW | Nu | |
Well- Being/Ill-Being | |||||||||||||
Distress/subjective experience of symptoms |
| ✓ | ✓ |
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Experience of psychosis/mania |
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Fear/Anxiety/Worry |
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Energy/motivation |
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Well-Being (positive concepts eg enjoyment/relaxation/stability) |
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| ✓ |
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Physical Well-Being |
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Control/Autonomy/Choice | |||||||||||||
Control (general) |
| ✓ |
| ✓ |
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Symptom control/management |
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Information and understanding of illness |
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Choice (general) |
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Choice - related to limited finances |
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Choice -related to job opportunities |
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Independence/dependence |
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Personal strength, determination, self sufficiency |
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Self Perception | |||||||||||||
Self-identity/sense of self | ✓ |
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Self-efficacy |
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Self-esteem |
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Self-acceptance/self-stigma |
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Belonging | |||||||||||||
Belonging/being part of the community |
| ✓ | ✓ |
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Good relationships |
| ✓ | ✓ |
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| ✓ |
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| ✓ |
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 Support |
| ✓ |
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| ✓ |
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 Acceptance/ understanding |
| ✓ | ✓ |
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 Company/camaraderie/shared interests |
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 Love, care and affection |
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Difficulties forming and maintaining relationships |
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Stigma |
| ✓ | ✓ |
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Feeling normal | ✓ |
| ✓ | ✓ |
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Loneliness/Isolation, alienation |
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Activity/Employment | |||||||||||||
Activity general |
| ✓ |
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Employment |
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Meaningful/enjoyable/suited to needs |
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Routine and structure |
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Hope and Hopelessness | |||||||||||||
Hope/hopelessness | ✓ |
| ✓ |
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Goals/personal achievement |
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Loss and effect of past experiences |
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| ✓ |
| ✓ | ✓ |
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