FACTORS OF FAMILY BURDEN IN SCHIZOPHRENIA Stamatina Douki
Stamatina Douki, Ioannis Koutelekos
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Publication year:
2021
Authors:
- Douki Stamatina, R.N., R.M.H.N., MSC, PHD(C), Head Nurse of Pschychiatric Halfway house of “Evaggelismos” Hospital, Athens, Greece
- Koutelekos Ioannis, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Nursing A',Technological Educational Institute of Athens
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Pages: 119-130
Abstract:
Introduction: Schizophrenia is a chronic mental disorder. It is characterized by disorders in thinking, perception, mood
and behavior, while at the same time there may be a reduction in functionality resulting in severe disability and requires
lifelong care that significantly burdens the family and public health.Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the
factors that contribute to the burden on families / caregivers of people suffering from schizophrenia.Methodology:
The methodology followed included the search of research data, which were collected through electronic databases
PubMed, Google Scholar, Medline, ResearchGate.Results: The factors that lead to the onset of family burden in people
with schizophrenia concern both the patient and the disease themselves, as well as family caregivers. A review of the
literature confirmed the hypothesis that long-term care of patients with schizophrenia increases the weight of family
members / carers, adversely affecting their mental health. This can increase the stress of family members / caregivers
as well as reduce the care provided. Family therapy and the necessary psychosocial interventions in combination with
medication, seem to contribute to the more effective management of the family burden, to the optimal stay of the
patient in the community and to his functional integration.Conclusions: Knowledge of the family burden of people with
schizophrenia can help in planning and implementing rehabilitation and support programs for the patient and his family.
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