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[Information and support needs of the family of psychiatric patients]
M C Angermeyer1, J Diaz Ruiz de Zárate, H Matschinger
1Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychiatrie, Universität Leipzig. schb@server3.medizin.uni-leipzig.de
Aim:
This study aimed at the systematic assessment of the educational and service needs among relatives of psychiatric patients.
Method:
A postal survey was carried out on a sample drawn from the members of the associations of relatives of mentally ill people in Germany and Austria. Data collected from parents (n = 509) and spouses (n = 54) of patients with schizophrenia or affective disorders were analysed.
Results:
More than half of the participants expressed the need for more support and complained of not having enough opportunities to relieve the burden imposed on them. Further, families have a strong desire for more information about the disorder as well as practical advice concerning how to cope with the patient.
Conclusions:
The results document the great need for services among families and the need for enhancement of quality of care and negotiated partnership between families and professionals.
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