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[Mental disorders: challenges for the family].
Maria Alice Pereira1, Alfredo Pereira
1Departamento de Enfermagem, Psiquiátrica e Ciências Humanas da Escola de Enfermagem, Ribeirão Preto da USP (EERP-USP). ornelas@eerp.usp.br
Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da U S P
|January 20, 2004
Summary
This study explored the experiences of family caregivers of psychiatric patients, identifying themes of temporal mismatching, guilt, conflict, and loss. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for improving family and mental health service relationships.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry and Mental Health
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Family Studies
Context:
- Focuses on families of psychiatric patients undergoing treatment at the Center for Psycho-Social Care (NAPS) in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil.
- Examines the discourse of mothers and one sister, providing insights into their lived experiences.
Purpose:
- To identify and analyze key themes within the discourse of family caregivers of psychiatric patients.
- To evaluate the significance of identified themes in understanding the relationships between mental health services, patients, and families.
Summary:
- Employs qualitative methodology including open interviews, story-drawing, and thematic analysis.
- Identifies four primary categories: temporal mismatching, guilt, conflict, and loss.
- Analyzes the discourse of mothers and one sister of psychiatric patients.
Impact:
- Provides a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics between families and mental health services.
- Highlights the importance of addressing caregiver experiences for improved patient care and family support.
- Offers insights for enhancing the integration of families within the mental health care system.