Burden on Caregivers of Patients with Schizophrenia and Related Factors

Yazici E., Karabulut U., Yıldız M., Tekes S. B., Inan E., Cakir U., ...More

NOROPSIKIYATRI ARSIVI-ARCHIVES OF NEUROPSYCHIATRY, vol.53, pp.96-101, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 53
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.5152/npa.2015.9963
  • Journal Name: NOROPSIKIYATRI ARSIVI-ARCHIVES OF NEUROPSYCHIATRY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
  • Page Numbers: pp.96-101
  • Keywords: Schizophrenia, family, caregiver, caregiver burden, functioning, knowledge about illness, PSYCHOEDUCATION PROGRAM, RELATIVES KNOWLEDGE, FAMILY CAREGIVERS, MENTAL-HEALTH, CARE, INTERVENTION, SUPPORT
  • Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Caregivers of patients with schizophrenia are under the burden of continuous and difficult processes. Determination of the factors related to caregiver burden in schizophrenia may help find strategies to decrease the burden. This study aimed at investigating the factors associated with caregiver burden among relatives of patients with schizophrenia.