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Experiences of Family Caregivers of Individuals With Chronic Psychiatric Illness in Turkey: A Qualitative Study

The purpose of the current descriptive qualitative study was to reveal experiences of family caregivers of individuals with chronic psychiatric illness. Family caregivers who provided care to 16 individuals with chronic mental illness were interviewed. Three themes emerged from the interviews: Illness Management, The Caregiver's World: Changes and Effects, and Coping From the Caregiver's Point of View. Understanding the experiences of family caregivers contributes to content development of family intervention programs. 

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Type of Reference
Jour
Type of Work
Journal article
Publisher
Healio
ISBN/ISSN
0279-3695
Publication Year
2020
Issue Number
3
Journal Titles
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing & Mental Health Services
Volume Number
58
Start Page
38
End Page
46