Barriers to family involvement in the care of patients with chronic mental illnesses: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Caregivers are patients' family members or intimate friends who take care of individuals suffering from chronic mental illnesses without being paid. Evidence has supported the role of family-centered collaborative care in the treatment of patients with chronic mental illnesses. It has also been emphasized by national policies. However, carrying out this type of care is accompanied by challenges in Iran. Considering the importance of family participation in taking care of these patients as well as the necessity to determine its effective factors, the present study aimed to assess the barriers to family involvement in the care of patients with chronic mental illnesses.

Method

A conventional content analysis was used to conduct this qualitative study. Thirty four h

SUBMITTER: Dehbozorgi R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9627781 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature