1
|
Bremmers LGM, Fabbricotti IN, Gräler ES, Uyl-de Groot CA, Hakkaart-van Roijen L. The impact of informal care provision on the quality of life of adults caring for persons with mental health problems: A cross-sectional assessment of caregiver quality of life. Health Psychol Open 2024; 11:20551029241262883. [PMID: 39118836 PMCID: PMC11307371 DOI: 10.1177/20551029241262883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/10/2024] Open
Abstract
This study assessed the quality of life of informal caregivers for individuals with mental health problems in the Netherlands. An online survey was administered to a panel of informal caregivers in June 2020 (n = 261). Informal caregivers of persons with mental problems were found to have an exceptionally low quality of life. A high subjective burden (p < .001), lower perseverance time (p = .016), low caregiver overall health status (p = .004) and psychological wellbeing (p = .008), younger caregiver age (p = .011), child caregiving responsibilities (p = .025), and no social support network (p = .038) were associated with worse quality of life scores. These findings shed light on the significant challenges faced by informal caregivers of persons with mental health problem. This raises concerns about the long-term sustainability of informal care and mental healthcare reform.
Collapse
|
2
|
Abstract
BACKGROUND Schizophrenia is a severe, chronic mental disorder that causes many psychosocial problems. In order to reveal these problems, it is necessary to measure the quality of life of people with schizophrenia. AIM The aim of this meta-analysis is to compare the quality of life of people with schizophrenia and healthy subjects. METHODS Literature search was conducted in the Web of Science Core Collection database including the dates of January 2000 and March 2021. The systematic search provided 464 potentially relevant studies. The final sample consisted of 18 studies. RESULTS The results of using a random effects model for analysis indicated that schizophrenia subjects showed considerably lower quality of life scores compared to healthy controls. CONCLUSION Determining the quality of people with schizophrenia will help us to create effective psychosocial intervention programs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Melike Tekindal
- Department of Social Work, İzmir Katip Çelebi University, İzmir, Turkey
| | | |
Collapse
|
3
|
Bagheri S, Zarshenas L, Rakhshan M, Sharif F, Sarani EM, Shiazi ZH, Sitzman K. Impact of Watson's human caring-based health promotion program on caregivers of individuals with schizophrenia. BMC Health Serv Res 2023; 23:711. [PMID: 37386572 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-09725-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Caring for people with schizophrenia is accompanied by challenges that impact caregiver health. We conducted this study to explore the effect of a Caring Science-Based health promotion program on the sense of coherence and well-being among caregivers of persons with schizophrenia. METHODS This randomized clinical trial with the Solomon four-group design was conducted on 72 caregivers randomly allocated into two intervention and two control groups. A health promotion program based on Watson's theory was performed individually through five face-to-face sessions and a four-week follow-up. Settings were the psychiatric centers of the three educational, specialty, and subspecialty Ibn-e-Sina, Moharary, and Hafez hospitals affiliated with Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (SUMS), south of Iran. The data were collected using a demographic information form, the Sense of Coherence Scale, and the Caregiver Well-Being Scale. One-way ANOVA, chi-square, Kruskal-Wallis, and independent t-test were used to determine the homogeneity at baseline. In the post-test, multiple between-groups and pairwise comparisons were assessed by One-way ANOVA and Tukey's post-hoc. Within-group comparisons were evaluated using paired t-tests. All tests were two-tailed, and the statistical level was considered 0.05. RESULTS Data analysis showed that the mean scores of caregiver sense of coherence and well-being from pre-intervention to post-intervention were significantly increased in the intervention groups (p < 0.001). At the same time, there were no significant differences in the control groups. CONCLUSION The health promotion program based on Watson's human caring theory facilitated ongoing intrapersonal, and holistic caring and improved the sense of coherence and well-being in caregivers of persons with schizophrenia. Hence, this intervention is recommended for developing healing care programs. TRIAL REGISTRATION https://www.irct.ir/trial/55040 : IRCT20111105008011N2 (11/04/2021).
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shahpar Bagheri
- Student Research Committee, Community Based Psychiatric Care Research Center, Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
| | - Ladan Zarshenas
- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
| | - Mahnaz Rakhshan
- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
| | - Farkhondeh Sharif
- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
| | - Ebrahim Moghimi Sarani
- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Research Center for Psychiatry and Behavior Science, Ibn-E-Sina Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
| | - Zahra Hadian Shiazi
- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
| | - Kathleen Sitzman
- Distinguished Watson Caring Science Scholar, East Carolina University, College of Nursing, Greenville, NC, USA
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Tessier A, Roger K, Gregoire A, Desnavailles P, Misdrahi D. Family psychoeducation to improve outcome in caregivers and patients with schizophrenia: a randomized clinical trial. Front Psychiatry 2023; 14:1171661. [PMID: 37426102 PMCID: PMC10326382 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1171661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023] Open
Abstract
Introduction Schizophrenia is recognized for its severe impact on both patients and caregivers. In a 12-month follow-up randomized clinical trial, we aimed to measure the efficacy of a brief family psychoeducation program in terms of reducing relapse risk and improving medication adherence in patients, as well as reducing caregiver burden, depression and increasing knowledge of the illness. Methods A total of 25 days of patients with schizophrenia (DSM-IV-TR) and family primary caregivers were recruited in a single regional psychiatric outpatient facility located in Bordeaux. In the active group, caregivers received a psychoeducational intervention consisting of six sessions spread over 1.5 months, while the control group was placed on a waiting list. Sociodemographic, symptom severity (PANSS) and medication adherence (MARS) from patients were assessed at baseline and relapse rates was recorded during the 12 months follow-up period. Caregivers' burden (ZBI), depression (CES-D), quality of life (S-CGQoL), knowledge of the disease (KAST) and therapeutic alliance (4PAS-C) were assessed at baseline, three and 6 months. Results On the 25 patients included, the mean age was 33.3 years (SD = 9.7) with a mean duration of disease of 7.48 years (SD = 7.1). On the 25 caregivers included, the mean age was 50.6 years (SD = 14.0). Twenty-one were female (84.0%), 12 were married (48.0%) and 11 lived alone (44.0%). For patients, the family psychoeducation intervention significantly reduced the risk of relapse with a significant effect found at 12 months follow-up (p = 0.014). No change was observed on medication adherence. For caregivers, the intervention reduced the burden (p = 0.031), decreased the depression (p = 0.019), and increased the knowledge on schizophrenia (p = 0.024). Analyzes for repeated measures showed a statistically significant difference in therapeutic alliance (p = 0.035). Conclusion As confirmed by previous studies, the brief multifamily program (consisting of six sessions over a period of 1.5 months) was found to be effective in improving outcomes for caregivers (e.g., burden, depression, knowledge) and patients (e.g., preventing relapse) in the context of routine care. Given its short duration, this program is expected to be easily implementable within the community. Clinical trial registration https://clinicaltrials.gov/, NCT03000985.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Arnaud Tessier
- Department of Adult Psychiatry, Charles Perrens Hospital, Bordeaux, France
- Aquitaine Institute for Cognitive and Integrative Neuroscience, Bordeaux, France
- Fondation Fondamental, Créteil, France
| | - Karine Roger
- Department of Adult Psychiatry, Charles Perrens Hospital, Bordeaux, France
| | - Alexandra Gregoire
- Department of Adult Psychiatry, Charles Perrens Hospital, Bordeaux, France
| | | | - David Misdrahi
- Department of Adult Psychiatry, Charles Perrens Hospital, Bordeaux, France
- Aquitaine Institute for Cognitive and Integrative Neuroscience, Bordeaux, France
- Fondation Fondamental, Créteil, France
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Lima-Rodríguez JS, de Medina-Moragas AJ, Fernández-Fernández MJ, Lima-Serrano M. Factors Associated with Quality of Life in Relatives of Adults with Serious Mental Illness: A Systematic Review. Community Ment Health J 2022; 58:1361-1380. [PMID: 35142958 PMCID: PMC9392687 DOI: 10.1007/s10597-022-00948-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2021] [Accepted: 01/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
Caring for a family member with a serious mental illness often has an impact on the quality of life (QoL) of caregivers. This could have negative repercussions on their caring skills and thus affect the care provided to that individual. The aim of this paper is to identify current evidence on QoL factors affecting relatives of individuals suffering from serious mental illness. A systematic review related to the research question was conducted in six databases by two independent reviewers. The QoL factors of relatives include sociodemographic, contextual, psychological, physical, and patient factors. The findings are consistent with the results of previous research. Mental health professionals may support a family with a member diagnosed with a serious mental illness by enhancing their education about QoL factors, which would trigger and promote protective factors so that family members could assess and act on them on an ongoing basis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | | | | | - Marta Lima-Serrano
- Department of Nursing. Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, University of Seville, Seville, Spain
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Caring for Patients with Psychosis: Mental Health Professionals' Views on Informal Caregivers' Needs. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18062964. [PMID: 33799346 PMCID: PMC8001319 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18062964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2021] [Revised: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
Abstract
The aim of this study was to explore the views of mental health professionals regarding the needs of the informal caregivers of patients with chronic psychotic syndrome. A qualitative research design was used. The sample consisted of 12 mental health professionals selected by a purposive sampling strategy. Data were collected through semistructured, face to face interviews. Framework analysis was used to analyze qualitative data and establish main themes and subthemes. Three main themes emerged namely, (i) impact of caring on caregivers’ lives, (ii) caregivers’ needs, and (iii) recommendations for better care. Informal caregivers’ needs were conceptualized into subthemes within the main themes. Caregivers’ increased responsibilities of caring for their relatives, the impact on their mental and physical health status and the restrictions in their social and professional life were revealed. Targeted health interventions and social policy planning are recommended for supporting informal caregivers and improving patient care.
Collapse
|
7
|
Meng N, Chen J, Cao B, Wang F, Xie X, Li X. Focusing on quality of life in the family caregivers of patients with schizophrenia from the perspective of family functioning: A cross-sectional study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e24270. [PMID: 33592869 PMCID: PMC7870230 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000024270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2020] [Accepted: 12/11/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
Abstract
The study aimed to explore the association between family functioning and quality of life (QOL) in family caregivers of patients with schizophrenia.Totally 121 family caregivers were surveyed in the cross-sectional study by the self-administration questionnaires about sociodemographic characteristics, family functioning and QOL. Family functioning was evaluated in terms of the family assessment device and the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scale II China Version. QOL was evaluated in terms of TSDHE short-form 12-item health survey, version 2. Multiple regression models were built to explore the association between QOL and family functioning.A regression analysis showed that poorer physical health of family caregivers was significantly associated with the lower educational level of caregivers, the closer kinship with patients and the multiple episodes schizophrenia. The other regression analysis showed that better family adaptability and affective responsiveness were significantly associated with the better mental health of family caregivers.Family functioning is associated with mental health rather than the physical health of family caregivers. Psychoeducational intervention could focus on family caregivers with a lower educational level and closer kinship, and those who look after patients with multiple episodes schizophrenia. Further family intervention could focus on family adaptability and affective expression in family caregivers of patients with schizophrenia.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Na Meng
- Mental Health Center, West China Hospital/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University
| | - Juan Chen
- Mental Health Center, West China Hospital/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University
| | - Bingrong Cao
- Mental Health Center, West China Hospital/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University
| | - Feng Wang
- Mental Health Center, West China Hospital/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University
| | - Xing Xie
- Mental Health Center, West China Hospital/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University
| | - Xiaolin Li
- West China School of Nursing/West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Marutani T, Chhim S, Nishio A, Nosaki A, Fuse-Nagase Y. Quality of life and its social determinants for patients with schizophrenia and family caregivers in Cambodia. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0229643. [PMID: 32130240 PMCID: PMC7055908 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0229643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2019] [Accepted: 02/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Abstract
Due to inadequate human and financial resource support, the development of mental health services in Cambodia has been undertaken by various non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Schizophrenia is the most common functional psychotic disorder, causing severe and chronic symptoms, and the programs provided by the NGOs should have enhanced the quality of life (QoL) of patients and their caregivers; however, epidemiological research, which is a driving force behind the recognition of mental health as a global public health concern, is lacking for schizophrenia in Cambodia. This study therefore aimed to create QoL evaluation questionnaires available in Khmer (the Cambodian language) for patients with schizophrenia and family caregivers, and to identify the social determinants and predictors of their QoL. This cross-sectional study recruited 59 patients and 59 caregivers attending three clinics operated by two NGOs: the Transcultural Psychosocial Organization (TPO) Cambodia and the Supporters for Mental Health (SUMH) Cambodia. We conducted linguistic validation of the Schizophrenia Quality of Life Questionnaire 18-item version (S-QoL 18) and the Schizophrenia Caregiver Questionnaire (SCQ), then analyzed correlations between the QoL dimensions and socio-demographic factors. The main findings of this study were as follows: 1) the newly created Khmer versions of S-QoL 18 and SCQ are relatively good psychometric tools that are suitable for research to identify patients’ and caregivers’ needs to improve their QoL; and 2) engaging in paid work or being of the post-Khmer Rouge generation results in higher QoL for patients, but having low household economic status or being affected by chronic disease leads to lower QoL for family caregivers. These findings are useful for enabling community mental health professionals and aid organizations to create programs to lessen the patient and caregiver burden in Cambodia. Further research is necessary to develop practical projects that will improve patients’ and caregivers’ QoL in various clinical settings in Cambodia.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Toshiyuki Marutani
- Health Support Center, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Yokohama, Japan
- Supporters for Mental Health, Tokyo, Japan
- * E-mail:
| | - Sotheara Chhim
- Transcultural Psychosocial organization Cambodia, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
| | - Akihiro Nishio
- Supporters for Mental Health, Tokyo, Japan
- Health Administration Center, Gifu University, Gifu, Japan
| | - Akiko Nosaki
- Supporters for Mental Health, Tokyo, Japan
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Graduate School of Nursing, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
| | | |
Collapse
|
9
|
Young L, Digel Vandyk A, Daniel Jacob J, McPherson C, Murata L. Being Parent Caregivers for Adult Children with Schizophrenia. Issues Ment Health Nurs 2019; 40:297-303. [PMID: 31038405 DOI: 10.1080/01612840.2018.1524531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
Abstract
Parent caregivers support the health and well-being of their adult children with schizophrenia. As a result, parent caregivers spend vast amounts of time providing care, which necessitates changes to their relationships and lives. In this qualitative study, the experiences of parent caregivers for adult children with schizophrenia were explored. Interpretive Description guided the study design, and data were collected through interviews with 12 English-speaking participants. Data were analyzed according to conventional content analysis. The themes "Uncertainty, Change, and Challenges" and "The Meaning of It All" help to articulate the participants' experiences. Overall, the participants reported tremendous distress in their roles. This was compounded by difficulties accessing and navigating the healthcare system and interactions with police. Effective strategies are needed to help parent caregivers cope within their role and gain access to timely and appropriate care.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lisa Young
- a Schizophrenia Program , Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre , Ottawa , Ontario , Canada
| | - Amanda Digel Vandyk
- b School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences , University of Ottawa , Ottawa , Ontario , Canada
| | - Jean Daniel Jacob
- b School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences , University of Ottawa , Ottawa , Ontario , Canada
| | - Christine McPherson
- b School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences , University of Ottawa , Ottawa , Ontario , Canada
| | - Lisa Murata
- a Schizophrenia Program , Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre , Ottawa , Ontario , Canada
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Jorge RDC, Cogo-Moreira H, Araripe Neto AG, Chaves AC. Psychological morbidity is the main predictor of quality of life among caregivers of individuals in first-episode psychosis: data from a year-long longitudinal study in Brazil. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 41:403-410. [PMID: 30785538 PMCID: PMC6796814 DOI: 10.1590/1516-4446-2018-0169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2018] [Accepted: 09/04/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
Objective: To investigate quality of life (QoL) and QoL predictors among caregivers of individuals in first-episode psychosis (FEP). Methods: This longitudinal study investigated predictors of QoL in caregivers of 80 individuals in FEP over a 1-year follow-up period, measured using a single component extracted from the 36-item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36). Results: Mediation analysis demonstrated that, at 1 year, high scores in the Self-Report Questionnaire (SRQ-20) were associated with high scores on the negative sub-scale of the Experience of Caregiving Inventory (ECI), which was also associated with low scores in the Essential Quality of Life (Essential QoL) component extracted from the SEF-36. Clinically, the resulting association indicates that depression and anxiety symptoms in caregivers at baseline are predictors of their 1-year quality of life, based on self-assessment of the caregiving experience. Conclusion: Supporting an individual in FEP can have a negative impact on QoL. Maintaining caregivers’ mental health and subjective evaluation of the caregiving experience must be primary goals of FEP services. Complementary studies of FEP caregivers’ QoL can support the design of personalized interventions in the near future.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Rita de C Jorge
- Programa de Assistência e Pesquisa ao Primeiro Episódio Psicótico (PEP), Departamento de Psiquiatria, Escola Paulista de Medicina (EPM), Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
| | - Hugo Cogo-Moreira
- Departamento de Psiquiatria e Psicologia Médica, EPM, UNIFESP, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
| | - Ary G Araripe Neto
- Programa de Esquizofrenia (PROESQ), Departamento de Psiquiatria e Psicologia Médica, EPM, UNIFESP, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
| | - Ana C Chaves
- Programa de Assistência e Pesquisa ao Primeiro Episódio Psicótico (PEP), Departamento de Psiquiatria, Escola Paulista de Medicina (EPM), Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Ribé JM, Salamero M, Pérez-Testor C, Mercadal J, Aguilera C, Cleris M. Quality of life in family caregivers of schizophrenia patients in Spain: caregiver characteristics, caregiving burden, family functioning, and social and professional support. Int J Psychiatry Clin Pract 2018; 22:25-33. [PMID: 28799427 DOI: 10.1080/13651501.2017.1360500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 100] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE Caregivers experience physical and mental stress that ends up lowering their quality of life (QoL). Our goal was to research (a) the level of caregivers QoL; (b) the relationships between the demographic characteristics of the caregivers, their caregiving burden, their family functioning, their social and professional support and their QoL and (c) the best predictors of caregivers QoL. METHODS 100 key caregivers (70% parents, 8% spouses, 17% siblings and 5% children) were studied using the world health organization quality of life-Bref (WHOQOL-BREF) to research their QoL, the Zarit Scale to assess their perception of their caregiving burden, the Social Network Questionnaire to examine their social support, the Family APGAR to assess the satisfaction with social support from the family and a professional support scale (Escala de Apoyo Profesional) to determine the professional support received by caregivers was performed. RESULTS Scores on the WHOQOL-BREF in the Physical, Psychological, Social and Environment domains were 15.0 (SD = 3.7), 13.3 (SD = 4.2), 11.0 (SD = 4.7) and 13.5 (SD = 3.1), respectively. Through bivariate analysis, the dimensions that showed a positive significant association with QoL were being a young male caregiver who was a working father with a high educational level and help from other family members. Caregivers of patients who were older and had a later onset of the illness, a lower score on the Zarit Scale and a high score on the Social Network Questionnaire, Family APGAR and Escala de Apoyo Profesional showed higher QoL. Many of these variables made a unique contribution in the multivariate analysis. CONCLUSIONS There is a significant association between the caregiver's burden and their QoL. Regression analysis showed that the best predictors of QoL were caregiving burden, social support and professional support.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- José M Ribé
- a Institut Universitari Salut Mental Vidal i Barraquer, Universitat Ramon Llull , Barcelona , Spain.,b Centre de Salut Mental d'Adults Sant Andreu , Barcelona , Spain
| | - Manel Salamero
- a Institut Universitari Salut Mental Vidal i Barraquer, Universitat Ramon Llull , Barcelona , Spain
| | - Carles Pérez-Testor
- a Institut Universitari Salut Mental Vidal i Barraquer, Universitat Ramon Llull , Barcelona , Spain
| | - Josep Mercadal
- a Institut Universitari Salut Mental Vidal i Barraquer, Universitat Ramon Llull , Barcelona , Spain
| | | | - Margarida Cleris
- b Centre de Salut Mental d'Adults Sant Andreu , Barcelona , Spain
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Opoku-Boateng YN, Kretchy IA, Aryeetey GC, Dwomoh D, Decker S, Agyemang SA, Tozan Y, Aikins M, Nonvignon J. Economic cost and quality of life of family caregivers of schizophrenic patients attending psychiatric hospitals in Ghana. BMC Health Serv Res 2017; 17:697. [PMID: 29219074 PMCID: PMC5773918 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-017-2642-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Low and middle income countries face many challenges in meeting their populations' mental health care needs. Though family caregiving is crucial to the management of severe mental health disabilities, such as schizophrenia, the economic costs borne by family caregivers often go unnoticed. In this study, we estimated the household economic costs of schizophrenia and quality of life of family caregivers in Ghana. METHODS We used a cost of illness analysis approach. Quality of life (QoL) was assessed using the abridged WHO Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF) tool. Cross-sectional data were collected from 442 caregivers of patients diagnosed with schizophrenia at least six months prior to the study and who received consultation in any of the three psychiatric hospitals in Ghana. Economic costs were categorized as direct costs (including medical and non-medical costs of seeking care), indirect costs (productivity losses to caregivers) and intangible costs (non-monetary costs such as stigma and pain). Direct costs included costs of medical supplies, consultations, and travel. Indirect costs were estimated as value of productive time lost (in hours) to primary caregivers. Intangible costs were assessed using the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI). We employed multiple regression models to assess the covariates of costs, caregiver burden, and QoL. RESULTS Total monthly cost to caregivers was US$ 273.28, on average. Key drivers of direct costs were medications (50%) and transportation (27%). Direct costs per caregiver represented 31% of the reported monthly earnings. Mean caregiver burden (measured by the ZBI) was 16.95 on a scale of 0-48, with 49% of caregivers reporting high burden. Mean QoL of caregivers was 28.2 (range: 19.6-34.8) out of 100. Better educated caregivers reported lower indirect costs and better QoL. Caregivers with higher severity of depression, anxiety and stress reported higher caregiver burden and lower QoL. Males reported better QoL. CONCLUSIONS These findings highlight the high household burden of caregiving for people living with schizophrenia in low income settings. Results underscore the need for policies and programs to support caregivers.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yaw Nyarko Opoku-Boateng
- National Health Insurance Authority, Accra, Ghana.,Department of Health Policy, Planning and Management, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana
| | - Irene A Kretchy
- Department of Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana
| | - Genevieve Cecilia Aryeetey
- Department of Health Policy, Planning and Management, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana
| | - Duah Dwomoh
- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana
| | | | - Samuel Agyei Agyemang
- Department of Health Policy, Planning and Management, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana
| | - Yesim Tozan
- College of Global Public Health, New York University, New York, NY, USA
| | - Moses Aikins
- Department of Health Policy, Planning and Management, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana
| | - Justice Nonvignon
- Department of Health Policy, Planning and Management, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana.
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Hsiao CY, Lee CT, Lu HL, Tsai YF. Living with schizophrenia: Health-related quality of life among primary family caregivers. J Clin Nurs 2017; 26:5151-5159. [PMID: 28881102 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.14063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/26/2017] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
Abstract
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To examine influencing factors of health-related quality of life in primary family caregivers of people with schizophrenia receiving inpatient psychiatric rehabilitation services. BACKGROUND Families, particularly primary family caregivers, have become more important than ever in mental health care. Yet, research on health-related quality of life among primarily family caregivers is limited. DESIGN A correlational study design was used. METHODS A convenience sample of 122 primary family caregivers participated in the study. Data were analysed with descriptive statistics, Pearson's product-moment correlation, t test, one-way analysis of variance and a hierarchical multiple regression analysis. RESULTS Primary family caregivers who were parents, older, less educated, and had a lower monthly household income, increased affiliate stigma and decreased quality of family-centred care experienced poor health-related quality of life. Particularly, monthly household income, affiliate stigma and quality of family-centred care appeared to be the most critical determinants of health-related quality of life. CONCLUSIONS Efforts to enhance satisfaction of life should focus on reducing affiliate stigma as well as increasing monthly household income and strengthening the quality of family-centred care. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Findings may assist in the development of culturally integrated rehabilitation programmes to decrease affiliate stigma and increase family engagement as a means of promoting quality of life for primary family caregivers living with people who have schizophrenia.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Chiu-Yueh Hsiao
- Department of Nursing, College of Medical and Health Science, Asia University, Wufeng, Taichung, Taiwan, Republic of China
| | - Chun-Te Lee
- Department of Psychiatry, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan, Republic of China
| | - Huei-Lan Lu
- Jianan Psychiatric Center, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Rende, Tainan, Taiwan, Republic of China
| | - Yun-Fang Tsai
- School of Nursing, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Tao-Yuan City, Taiwan, Republic of China.,Department of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Tao-Yuan City, Taiwan, Republic of China.,Department of Psychiatry, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Keelung, Keelung City, Taiwan, Republic of China
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Stanley S, Balakrishnan S, Ilangovan S. Psychological distress, perceived burden and quality of life in caregivers of persons with schizophrenia. J Ment Health 2017; 26:134-141. [PMID: 28385096 DOI: 10.1080/09638237.2016.1276537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Caregiving in schizophrenia is a demanding and exhausting activity that challenges the physical and emotional resources of family caregivers. In traditional societies such as India, this is further compounded by illiteracy, ignorance and religious and cultural explanations attributed to mental illness. AIMS This study aimed to assess primary caregivers of persons with schizophrenia in terms of their perceived burden, manifestation of psychological distress and quality of life (QOL). METHODS The study used a quantitative cross-sectional design and survey methodology to collect data from caregivers in a hospital setting in Thanjavur, India. Standardized instruments were used to collect data from patients and their caregivers. RESULTS High perceived burden and lower QOL were seen in the majority of caregivers. They also manifested high levels of anxiety and depression. Patient characteristics such as age, gender, symptoms and duration of illness did not influence the perceived burden of caregivers, while positive and negative symptoms and the duration of illness were correlated with their QOL. CONCLUSIONS Findings indicate the need for intervention for family caregivers to enable them cope more effectively with the demands of caregiving. Psychoeducation and participation in peer support groups are advocated as low resource and effective outcome strategies for caregivers in India.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Selwyn Stanley
- a Faculty of Education , Health and Wellbeing, University of Wolverhampton , Wolverhampton , UK
| | | | - S Ilangovan
- c Department of Psychiatry , Thanjavur Medical College , Thanjavur , India
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Ndikuno C, Namutebi M, Kuteesa J, Mukunya D, Olwit C. Quality of life of caregivers of patients diagnosed with severe mental illness at the national referral hospitals in Uganda. BMC Psychiatry 2016; 16:400. [PMID: 27846822 PMCID: PMC5111343 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-016-1084-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2016] [Accepted: 10/21/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Worldwide, 450 million people suffer from mental and behavioral disorders. In Uganda, it is estimated that 35% of the population that is 9,574,915 people suffer from some form of mental illness. Caregivers are increasingly bearing the responsibility of taking care of these patients, which can influence their QoL due to the social and economic costs they incur. The aim of the study was to assess the QoL of caregivers for patients diagnosed with severe mental illness attending the National Referral Hospitals in Uganda. METHOD This was a cross sectional study. A pretested tool with two parts; a sociodemographic part and a validated WHOQOL-BREF, was used to collect data from 300 consecutive eligible participants. SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) Version 22 and Stata Version 14 were used in data entry and analysis. RESULTS Of the 300 participants, 57.3% of the caregivers had a poor QoL. The statistically significant factors associated with QoL were environment (Adjusted coefficient = 0.016, 95% CI = 0.009-0.023), caregiver satisfaction with their health (Adjusted coefficient = 0.405, 95% CI = 0.33-0.487), psychological wellbeing (Adjusted coefficient = 0.007, 95% CI = 0.0002-0.013), and education level (Adjusted coefficient = 0.148, 95% CI = 0.072-0.225). CONCLUSION QoL of caregivers for patients diagnosed with mental illness is generally poor due to the added responsibilities and occupation of their time, energy and attention. This additional responsibility results in high levels of stress and caregivers may fail to have appropriate coping mechanisms. Interventions like support groups or counseling should be put in place to aid caregivers in their role and therefore improve QoL. This study adds to the international database of QoL literature and calls for more attention to be placed on caregivers in supporting their role and improving their QoL so as to lead to better patient outcomes among those diagnosed with mental illness.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Cynthia Ndikuno
- Department of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda. .,Department of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Makarere University, Mulago Hill road, P.O BOX 7072, Kampala, Uganda.
| | - Mariam Namutebi
- Department of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
| | - Job Kuteesa
- Department of Surgery, College of Health sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
| | - David Mukunya
- Department of Pediatrics, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
| | - Connie Olwit
- Department of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Pompeo DA, Carvalho AD, Olive AM, Souza MDGG, Galera SAF. Strategies for coping with family members of patients with mental disorders. Rev Lat Am Enfermagem 2016; 24:e2799. [PMID: 27627121 PMCID: PMC5048725 DOI: 10.1590/1518-8345.1311.2799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2015] [Accepted: 03/15/2016] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
Abstract
Objective: to identify the coping strategies of family members of patients with mental disorders and relate them to family member sociodemographic variables and to the patient's clinical variables. Method: this was a descriptive study conducted at a psychiatric hospital in the interior of the state of São Paulo, with 40 family members of hospitalized patients over the age of 18, and who followed the patient before and during hospitalization. We used tools to characterize the subjects and the Folkman and Lazarus Inventory of Coping Strategies. Results: the coping strategies most often used by family members were social support and problem solving. Mothers and fathers used more functional strategies (self-control p=0.037, positive reappraisal p=0.037, and social support p=0,021). We found no significant differences between the strategies and other variables examined. Conclusion: despite the suffering resulting from the illness of a dear one, family members make more use of functional strategies, allowing them to cope with adversities in a more well-adjusted way.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Daniele Alcalá Pompeo
- PhD, Adjunct Professor, Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto, São José do Rio Preto, SP, Brazil
| | - Arélica de Carvalho
- Undegraduate student in Nursing, Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto, São José do Rio Preto, SP, Brazil. Scholarship holder of the Scientific Initiation Program at the Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq), Brazil
| | - Aline Morgado Olive
- RN, student of the Obstetric Nursing of the Residency Program, Escola de Enfermagem, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
| | | | - Sueli Aparecida Frari Galera
- PhD, Associate Professor, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, PAHO/WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research Development, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
Lippi G. Schizophrenia in a member of the family: Burden, expressed emotion and addressing the needs of the whole family. S Afr J Psychiatr 2016; 22:922. [PMID: 30263163 PMCID: PMC6138106 DOI: 10.4102/sajpsychiatry.v22i1.922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2015] [Accepted: 07/07/2016] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
Abstract
How often do we find ourselves concentrating so much on treating a patient with schizophrenia that we forget about the needs and difficulties of the family members who take care of that patient? This article highlights the global and specific difficulties that families and caregivers experience in having to care for chronically ill family members with schizophrenia with a backdrop of continuing global deinstitutionalisation of such patients. Matters such as burden and expressed emotion are explored, family-specific interventions are discussed and areas of service delivery and resource inadequacies are identified.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Gian Lippi
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pretoria, South Africa
| |
Collapse
|
18
|
Galderisi S, Rossi A, Rocca P, Bertolino A, Mucci A, Bucci P, Rucci P, Gibertoni D, Aguglia E, Amore M, Blasi G, Comparelli A, Di Giannantonio M, Goracci A, Marchesi C, Monteleone P, Montemagni C, Pinna F, Roncone R, Siracusano A, Stratta P, Torti MC, Vita A, Zeppegno P, Chieffi M, Maj M. Pathways to functional outcome in subjects with schizophrenia living in the community and their unaffected first-degree relatives. Schizophr Res 2016; 175:154-160. [PMID: 27209527 DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2016.04.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2015] [Revised: 04/20/2016] [Accepted: 04/25/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
RATIONALE Variables influencing real-life functioning have repeatedly been modeled in schizophrenia subjects but not systematically investigated in their unaffected first-degree relatives (SRs), in whom milder forms of deficits reported in schizophrenia have been observed, but confounders of clinical cohorts are not in play. Demonstrating that pathways to functional outcome are similar between patients and SRs would validate structural models developed in schizophrenia subjects. The present multicenter study aimed to explore whether variables associated with real-life functioning are similar in schizophrenia patients and their unaffected relatives. METHODS The study sample included 921 schizophrenia patients, 379 SRs and 780 healthy controls. Structural Equation Models (SEMs) were used in patients and SRs to test associations of psychopathological dimensions, neurocognition, social cognition, resilience, perceived stigma and functional capacity with real-life functioning domains, impaired in both patients and SRs. RESULTS Interpersonal Relationships and Work Skills were the only functional domains impaired in both patients and SRs. For both domains, functional impairment in patients was found to predict impairment in unaffected relatives, suggesting the involvement of similar illness-related vulnerability factors. In both groups variables significantly associated with Interpersonal Relationships included Social Cognition, Neurocognition, Avolition, Resilience, Disorganization, Perceived Stigma and Gender, and those significantly associated with Work Skills included Social Cognition, Neurocognition and Disorganization. CONCLUSIONS Pathways to functional outcome for Interpersonal relationships and Work skills are similar between schizophrenia patients and their unaffected first-degree relatives. These findings validate, in the absence of confounders of clinical cohorts, structural models of determinants of functional outcome in people with schizophrenia.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Silvana Galderisi
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Naples SUN, Largo Madonna delle Grazie, 80138 Naples, Italy.
| | - Alessandro Rossi
- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, Section of Psychiatry, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
| | - Paola Rocca
- Department of Neuroscience, Section of Psychiatry, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
| | - Alessandro Bertolino
- Department of Neurological and Psychiatric Sciences, University of Bari, Bari, Italy
| | - Armida Mucci
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Naples SUN, Largo Madonna delle Grazie, 80138 Naples, Italy
| | - Paola Bucci
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Naples SUN, Largo Madonna delle Grazie, 80138 Naples, Italy
| | - Paola Rucci
- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
| | - Dino Gibertoni
- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
| | - Eugenio Aguglia
- Department of Clinical and Molecular Biomedicine, Psychiatry Unit, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
| | - Mario Amore
- Department of Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics and Maternal and Child Health, Section of Psychiatry, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
| | - Giuseppe Blasi
- Department of Neurological and Psychiatric Sciences, University of Bari, Bari, Italy
| | - Anna Comparelli
- Department of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Sensory Organs, S. Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
| | - Massimo Di Giannantonio
- Department of Neuroscience and Imaging, Chair of Psychiatry, G. d'Annunzio University, Chieti, Italy
| | - Arianna Goracci
- Department of Molecular Medicine and Clinical Department of Mental Health, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
| | - Carlo Marchesi
- Department of Neuroscience, Psychiatry Unit, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
| | - Palmiero Monteleone
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Chair of Psychiatry, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
| | - Cristiana Montemagni
- Department of Neuroscience, Section of Psychiatry, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
| | - Federica Pinna
- Department of Public Health, Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Section of Psychiatry, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
| | - Rita Roncone
- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, Unit of Psychiatry, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
| | - Alberto Siracusano
- Department of Systems Medicine, Chair of Psychiatry, Tor Vergata University of Rome, Rome, Italy
| | - Paolo Stratta
- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, Section of Psychiatry, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
| | - Maria Chiara Torti
- Department of Neurology and Psychiatry, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
| | - Antonio Vita
- Psychiatric Unit, School of Medicine, University of Brescia, and Department of Mental Health, Spedali Civili Hospital, Brescia, Italy
| | - Patrizia Zeppegno
- Department of Translational Medicine, Psychiatric Unit, University of Eastern Piedmont, Novara, Italy
| | - Marcello Chieffi
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Naples SUN, Largo Madonna delle Grazie, 80138 Naples, Italy
| | - Mario Maj
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Naples SUN, Largo Madonna delle Grazie, 80138 Naples, Italy
| | | |
Collapse
|
19
|
Alkan O, Kushnir J, Bar M, Kushnir T. Quality of life of adult daughters of women with schizophrenia: Associations with psychological resource losses and gains. Compr Psychiatry 2016; 68:11-7. [PMID: 27234177 DOI: 10.1016/j.comppsych.2016.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2016] [Accepted: 03/13/2016] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVE This study examined the relationship between perceived losses and gains of psychological resources and quality of life of adult daughters of women with schizophrenia. METHOD Thirty one adult daughters of mothers with schizophrenia (age range 30 to 50years) and thirty women of similar socio-demographic characteristics whose mothers were mentally healthy (the control group) participated in this study. RESULTS (a) Resource loss was higher and resource gains were lower among daughters of women with schizophrenia, compared to the control group; (b) despite resource gains total score of quality of life was significantly lower among daughters of mothers with schizophrenia compared to the controls; (c) daughters of mothers with schizophrenia had lower levels of family functioning, a higher level of negative emotions and a lower level of positive emotions; (d) resource gains moderated the negative relationship between resource loss and quality of life; (e) the most significant predictor of quality of life was the group (i.e. daughters of women with schizophrenia compared with controls); (f) quality of life was more strongly associated with resource loss than with resource gain. DISCUSSION The findings of this research underscore the importance of raising awareness of caregivers and healthcare authorities to the needs of the unique population of daughters of women diagnosed with schizophrenia for support and even treatment.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ora Alkan
- Department of Public Health, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel
| | - Jonathan Kushnir
- The Child Psychiatry Unit, Edmond and Lily Safra Children's Hospital, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Ramat Gan, Israel; Baruh Ivcher School of Psychology, Interdisciplinary Center (IDC), Herzliya, Israel.
| | - Mor Bar
- The Child Psychiatry Unit, Edmond and Lily Safra Children's Hospital, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Ramat Gan, Israel
| | - Talma Kushnir
- Department of Public Health, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel; Department of Psychology, Ariel University, Israel
| |
Collapse
|