Developing and pilot testing an intervention model to manage the burden of family caregivers of older adults with schizophrenia
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Caregiver burden in schizophrenia is high, driven by financial and emotional stress. A new model, the Family Caregivers of Older People with Schizophrenia Model (FCOPSM), shows promise in reducing this burden and improving caregiver well-being.
Area Of Science
- Gerontology
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background
- Schizophrenia significantly burdens family caregivers, impacting finances, healthcare access, and knowledge.
- Elderly individuals with schizophrenia present unique caregiving challenges in resource-limited settings.
Purpose Of The Study
- To develop and pilot test a culturally tailored intervention model (FCOPSM) for caregivers of elderly individuals with schizophrenia in Southwest Nigeria.
- To address the multifaceted caregiver burden, including financial strain, emotional distress, and social support deficits.
Main Methods
- Convergent mixed-methods design utilizing Zarit Burden Interview and WHOQOL-BREF (N=340) and in-depth interviews (N=20).
- Development and expert validation (Content Validity Index=0.96) of the FCOPSM, integrating psychoeducation, skills training, support, advocacy, and stigma reduction.
- Two-stage pilot testing with caregivers and a psychiatric nurse to assess feasibility and impact.
Main Results
- Over half (52.6%) of caregivers reported severe burden, primarily due to financial constraints and emotional stress.
- A significant proportion (34.4%) experienced shortages in social support.
- Pilot testing indicated feasibility, with caregivers showing improved knowledge, stress management, and reduced burden scores (p<0.05).
Conclusions
- The FCOPSM offers a preliminary, culturally adapted framework to empower caregivers and healthcare workers in managing schizophrenia-related caregiving burden.
- The model demonstrated feasibility and positive preliminary outcomes in a Nigerian context.
- Further research is necessary to evaluate the scalability and long-term effectiveness of the FCOPSM in resource-limited environments.
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