Background: Role of self-efficacy on recovery is a major global issue among
patients with psychiatric disorders. Self-efficacy is the most important element
related to recovery among patients with psychiatric disorders. Aim of the study:
To explore the role of self-efficacy in recovery among patients with psychiatric
disorders. Subjects and Method: Subjects: A convenience sample of 200
patients with psychiatric disorders was involved. Settings: The study will be
conducted at the Neuro psychiatry department of Tanta University
Hospital and its outpatient clinics. Study design: A descriptive correlational
research design was utilized. Study tools: three tools were used: Tool I: Socio-
demographic and Clinical Data Structured Questionnaire. Tool II: General Self-
Efficacy Scale. Tool III: Recovery Assessment Scale–Domains and Stages.
Results: The study revealed that more than two thirds of the studied patients were
low self-efficacy. Conclusions: Self-efficacy is strong determinants in the
occurrence of recovery among patients with psychiatric disorders.
Recommendations: Developing assessment that is needed for a better
understanding of relations between self-efficacy and recovery among patients
with psychiatric disorders.