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Medine Koç1, Havva Tel2, Kamuran Karakülah3
1Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University, Tokat, Turkey.
Purpose:
The present study was conducted to determine the care burden and psychiatric symptom levels of the caregivers of schizophrenic patients.
Design And Methods:
The caregivers of schizophrenic patients were included in this descriptive study.
Findings:
It was determined that there was a statistically significant difference in the care burden scores and the education, family type, and the presence of physical diseases of the caregivers (P < .05). It was determined that there was a statistically significant positive relation between age and care duration (r = .339, P = .001).
Practice Implications:
It is recommended that the family members are guided to plan activities that will allow the family members to relax and cover their own needs.
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