The real experience of older people with schizophrenia: A qualitative meta‐synthesis

Key Points

• To explore the lived experiences of older individuals with schizophrenia and emphasize a shift in psychological support.
• Conducted a qualitative meta-synthesis of existing literature on older individuals with schizophrenia.
• Analyzed narratives regarding adversity and adaptation in the context of ageing and schizophrenia.
• Identified themes related to stigma, trauma, resilience, and purpose.
• Findings highlight the dynamic relationship between adversity and adaptation in older individuals with schizophrenia.
• Emphasis on the need for strength-based approaches to psychological practice.
• Promoted the importance of fostering resilience and autonomy to support psychological growth.

Abstract