Highlights
- •Caregivers stated that they had difficulties in managing the problems related to the disease and needed professional help.
- •Caregivers reported that they had problems in family relationships due to changing roles in the family.
- •Treatments should be planned according to the needs of individuals and their families.
Abstract
Caregivers have different experiences and difficulties in the patient care process
during which the role of providing care is fulfilled. Understanding the requirements
of caregivers may help determine the content of the country-specific psychoeducation
program needed. Caregivers of patients with schizophrenia want certain needs to be
met while they provide care to these patients. This qualitative study aims to determine
and analyze these needs. The researchers conducted face-to-face semi-structured interviews
with 15 caregivers. Themes were Themes identified included determined as managing
disease behavior, gaining independent living skills, managing social-educational problems,
and psychosocial support needs of the family members. Mental health and psychiatric
nurses should understand, accept, and protect the needs of caregivers. It is suggested
that mental health and psychiatric nurses plan group training about the determined
needs and provide support for caregiving family members.
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Publication history
Published online: July 22, 2022
Accepted:
July 10,
2022
Received in revised form:
June 4,
2022
Received:
March 1,
2022
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