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Understanding the experiences and service needs of siblings of individuals with first-episode psychosis: a
Jacqueline Sin1, Nicki Moone, Paul Harris
1Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Bracknell, UK. jacqueline@urbanfuture.org
Background:
Despite recent focus on developing family-inclusive services to meet the needs of young people with first-episode psychosis, the needs of their siblings are often overlooked.
Aims:
This study explored the experiences and needs of siblings of young adults with first-episode psychosis receiving support from two Early Intervention in Psychosis Services in South-East England.
Methods:
Thirty-one siblings aged 11-35 years, were given a semi-structured interview to gather their perspectives and accounts of their lived experiences. The resultant rich qualitative data was analysed using responsive-reader and framework methods.
Results:
Six themes were identified: siblings' roles and involvement; emotions; impact on relationships; coping patterns; resilience; and siblings' service needs.
Conclusion:
All participants had been greatly affected by the onset of the psychosis in their brother or sister. Most siblings did not identify themselves as carers, although most played a significant part in their brother's or sister's life. Participants wanted dynamic, robust and accessible services, especially information and peer support to meet their needs.
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