Caregiving experiences of families living with persons with schizophrenia: a systematic review

Tungpunkom, Patraporn; Napa, Wilai; Chaniang, Surachai; Srikhachin, Panida

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“…A preliminary search for existing qualitative systematic reviews on this subject has been conducted on the main databases (Prospero, Cochrane Library, Campbell, JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, PubMed and CINAHL). A systematic review on the caregiving experiences of families living with persons with schizophrenia was found (Tungpunkom et al, 2013). Although some findings revealed a religious dimension, these tend to a reductionist perspective within the perception of spirituality as defined before.…”

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Spiritual aspects of the family caregivers’ experiences when caring for a community‐dwelling adult with severe mental illness: A systematic review of qualitative evidence

Casaleiro¹,

Caldeira²,

Cardoso

et al. 2022

Psychiatric Ment Health Nurs

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Accessible Summary What is known on the subject? Being a caregiver of a relative with severe mental illness often impacts the quality of life, physical and mental health. The use of coping strategies related to spirituality can enhance physical and mental well‐being. What the paper adds to existing knowledge? This review found 26 primary studies that refer to spiritual aspects of the experience of caring for a relative with mental health problems. Caregivers express spiritual needs, such as hope and finding meaning in life, and spiritual or religious practices that help to cope with stressful situations. What are the implications for practice? Spiritual needs and spiritual coping strategies of family caregivers of a relative with severe mental illness should be included in mental health nursing care. A spiritually sensitive approach should be used when promoting coping strategies of the family caregivers of a relative with severe mental illness. Abstract IntroductionDeinstitutionalization of individuals with severe mental illness transferred the responsibility of care to the relatives who need to adapt their personal life. Caregivers often develop coping strategies which involve the relationship with oneself, others, or the transcendent/God or nature and may include religious/spiritual practices. Question/AimThis review aims to identify the spiritual aspects of the family caregivers’ experiences when caring for a community‐dwelling adult with severe mental illness. MethodThe review was conducted in accordance with the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology for systematic reviews of qualitative evidence. Search was conducted in March 2019, updated in August 2020, limited to English, Spanish and Portuguese. ResultsA total of 26 studies were included. Two synthesized findings emerged: spiritual coping strategies are used by family caregivers; spiritual needs are expressed by family caregivers. The findings are based on the experiences of 467 caregivers, from 14 countries. DiscussionIn stressful times, family caregivers question the meaning in life and acknowledge hopelessness. To cope, caregivers mention a turn to the sacred and the use of spiritual/religious practices. Implications for practiceSpirituality should be considered according to caregivers’ individual beliefs and needs, as may represent important resources for the sense of meaning and overall well‐being.

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Spiritual aspects of the family caregivers’ experiences when caring for a community‐dwelling adult with severe mental illness: A systematic review of qualitative evidence

Casaleiro¹,

Caldeira²,

Cardoso

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Psychiatric Ment Health Nurs

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Informal caregivers of people with a diagnosis of schizophrenia: determinants and predictors of resilience

Stanley

Balakrishnan

2021

Journal of Mental Health

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Background: The extant literature portrays informal caregiving by family members who care for a person with a diagnosis of schizophrenia, as one that involves a tremendous amount of stress and burden. Aim: This investigation sought to assess informal caregiving experience with regard to variables such as perceived positive aspects, preparedness, resilience, and life satisfaction. Method: Data was collected from two groups of respondents accessing services at the Thanjavur Medical College Hospital, Tamil Nadu, India. The study group consisted of 75 family caregivers of persons with a diagnosis of schizophrenia and the reference group had an equal number of caregivers of people with minor physical ailments. The two groups were matched on important background factors, ensuring their comparability. Standardised instruments were administered to all respondents to collect data pertaining to the key variables and analysed using appropriate statistical procedures. Results: Results indicated that caregivers of people with a diagnosis of schizophrenia, while manifesting higher levels of resilience, perceived lesser positive aspects in their caring role. A significant statistical difference between both groups of respondents in terms of their life satisfaction and resilience. Regression analyses extracted preparedness and life satisfaction as significant contributors to the manifestation of resilience in the caregivers. Conclusions: The study highlights the importance of caregiver preparedness and life satisfaction in enhancing their resilience.

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Caregiving experiences of families living with persons with schizophrenia: a systematic review

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Spiritual aspects of the family caregivers’ experiences when caring for a community‐dwelling adult with severe mental illness: A systematic review of qualitative evidence

Spiritual aspects of the family caregivers’ experiences when caring for a community‐dwelling adult with severe mental illness: A systematic review of qualitative evidence

Informal caregivers of people with a diagnosis of schizophrenia: determinants and predictors of resilience

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