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ArticleJMIR research protocols2023

Strategies for Alleviating the Burden Experienced by Informal Caregivers of Persons With Severe Mental Disorders in Transitional Countries: Protocol for a Scoping Review.

Olindah Silaule, Fasloen Adams, Nokuthula Gloria Nkosi

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Olindah SilauleDepartment of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Parktown, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0406-9788
Fasloen AdamsDepartment of Occupational Therapy, Stellenbosch University, Tygerberg, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6742-3727
Nokuthula Gloria NkosiDepartment of Nursing Education, University of the Witwatersrand, Parktown, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3227-1775
University of the Witwatersrand · ZAStellenbosch University · ZA

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Wellcome Trust
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCaregiver burden is highly prevalent among the informal caregivers of persons with severe mental disorders (SMDs). As such, strategies to support informal caregivers are necessary to enable them to cope with their caregiving role. Currently, there is limited evidence on the extent of existing strategies for supporting informal caregivers of persons with SMDs in transitional countries.

objectiveThis study presents a scoping review protocol to identify and describe the extent and type of evidence on the existing strategies for alleviating caregiver burden among informal caregivers of persons with SMDs in transitional countries.

methodsThis scoping review will be conducted using the Joanna Briggs Institute's methodology for scoping reviews. The participants, concept, and context framework will be used to select relevant studies. This review will include studies on strategies for addressing caregiver burden among informal caregivers, with a specific focus on studies outlining caregiver interventions, caregiver support, and policies with strategies for supporting informal caregivers of persons with SMDs. Relevant studies conducted in transitional countries will be considered for inclusion. There will be no restrictions on publication type or design. Published literature will be accessed by searching electronic databases, including PubMed, MEDLINE, CINAHL, and PsycINFO; ProQuest will be used to access gray literature. Additionally, the reference lists of key studies will be reviewed to identify studies for inclusion. The search will be restricted to articles published between 2011 and 2021. Two reviewers will work independently to screen all abstracts and full texts for inclusion in line with the set inclusion criteria. Extracted data will be categorized and described using descriptive qualitative content analysis.

resultsThis protocol will guide a scoping review to identify and describe the extent and type of evidence on the existing strategies for alleviating caregiver burden among informal caregivers of persons with SMDs in transitional countries. The main results of this scoping review will synthesize evidence from peer-reviewed and gray literature sources outlining various services and interventions for supporting informal caregivers of people with SMDs in transitional countries. In addition, existing gaps in the literature will be identified to inform future studies.

conclusionsThe increase in caregiver burden among informal caregivers in mental health warrants the development and implementation of strategies for alleviating the burden. This scoping review aims to increase awareness on the various services and intervention strategies for alleviating burden among informal caregivers in transitional countries. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID): RR1-10.2196/44268.

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