ArticleBMC psychology2022
Family caregiving and chronic illness management in schizophrenia: positive and negative aspects of caregiving.
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Abstract
backgroundWe aimed to explore the long-term caregiving experiences of family caregivers of people with schizophrenia (PwS) in terms of both positive and negative aspects.
methodUtilising a purposive sampling method, we conducted in-depth interviews with 20 family caregivers of persons who had suffered from schizophrenia for more than 20 years. We empirically investigated their retrospective experiences of caregiver-patient interactions during a long period of family caregiving. We audio-recorded and transcribed the interviews into text. We thematically coded and analysed the transcribed text using a four-phase method of theme development.
findingsSchizophrenia might not only generate a caregiving burden, affect caregivers' psychological status, and accordingly influence their coping strategies, but also have short- or long-term patient-related consequences. DISCUSSION: Family caregivers should develop their stress management skills to cope with relevant life changes and increase their knowledge of the potential psychological consequences for care recipients resulting from negative caregiving strategies during home-based practice. Care recipients with schizophrenia in a relatively stable status should be empowered to take care of themselves. More effective family-based interventions for psychiatric nursing or individualised training for symptom management should be tailored to serve families' diverse needs.
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