Chronic sorrow: lived experiences of caregivers of patients diagnosed with schizophrenia in Butabika Mental Hospital, Kampala, Uganda.
Arch Psychiatr Nurs
; 29(1): 43-8, 2015 Feb.
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| ID: mdl-25634874
ABSTRACT
During the experience of chronic sorrow, people feel emotional discomfort, and hopelessness. It may progress to pathological grief, depression or trigger some of the psychiatric disorders in individuals who are vulnerable. The study explored the experience of chronic sorrow among caregivers of patients diagnosed with schizophrenia. A descriptive qualitative design using focus groups and indepth interviews was used. Most caregivers experienced chronic sorrow and identified trigger factors and coping strategies. The findings may enlighten psychiatric nurses in the care of mentally ill patients, caregivers and family members. The results may also help policy makers to prioritize mental health in the country.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Esquizofrenia
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Cuidadores
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Límite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
Africa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Arch Psychiatr Nurs
Asunto de la revista:
ENFERMAGEM
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PSIQUIATRIA
Año:
2015
Tipo del documento:
Article