Research Purpose
The purpose of this study, targeting family members of patients suffering from schizophrenia at psychiatric emergency inpatient wards (henceforth, psychiatric emergency wards), was to focus on the family members’ perspective regarding the psychoeducation they received during the hospitalization of the patient and shed light on its effects.
Research Method
Semi-structured interviews were conducted with family members of patients with schizophrenia admitted to an emergency psychiatric ward regarding the effects of the psychoeducation both the patients and they received. The content of the interviews, recorded using a voice recorder, was transcribed verbatim, and then analyzed using the inductive qualitative method.
Results
The interviewed family members comprised seven families (two mothers, three fathers, and two sets of parents) ranging in age between their 50s and 70s. The average length of an interview was 38 minutes (ranging from 23 to 62 minutes.) In addition to four main categories, 15 sub-categories were selected from 71 analysis codes such as [Changes in awareness due to a better understanding of symptoms,] [Better understanding of the effects of and need for the medication,] [Utilizing dialogue to increase understanding of the condition of the illness,] [Improving the dialogue between the patient and his/her family,] and [Sharing steps to prevent recurrence.]
Conclusion
This study examined the family-patient psychoeducation based on four categories, namely, <Encouraging understanding toward the patient,> <Changes in approach brought on by a sense of security,> <Newly developed relationships among family members and the patient,> and <Improved quality of family life> as well as 15 sub-categories. The effects of this education were found to include an improvement in awareness of the illness and coping strategies, a gained sense of security, and a reduced sense of burden.
雑誌名
International journal of Japanese Nursing care practice and study
巻
5
号
1
ページ
20 - 26
発行年
2016-10
出版者
International journal of Japanese nursing care practice and study 研究会
Effects of Family Psychoeducation on Family Members of Patients Suffering from Schizophrenia at Psychiatric Emergency Wards
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