Is it possible to achieve functional recovery in schizophrenia? A qualitative and quantitative analysis of psychiatrist´s opinion.

Introduction: Psychiatrist´s opinion on functional recovery (FR) of patients with schizophrenia may modulate the therapeutic expectations and how to manage the disease.

Objective: This study aims to know the opinion of psychiatrists on FR, and to analyze the relationship between functioning and symptoms.

Methods: A qualitative and quantitative, descriptive and exploratory study.