The impact of community care: Burden and quality of life of the informal caregivers of patients with severe mental disorder

Estrada-Fernández, M.E. ; Gil-Lacruz, M. (Universidad de Zaragoza) ; Gil-Lacruz, A.I. (Universidad de Zaragoza) ; Viñas-López, A.

Resumen: This study analyzes the dimensions and consequences of the burden of caregivers of patients with SMD (Severe Mental Disorder) and the repercussions that this role has on their quality of life and health in the physical, psychic and social spheres. This is a descriptive cross-sectional study and inferential observational study which explores caregivers of patients with SMD admitted to Psychiatry Day Hospital (Huesca, Spain). The technique of consecutive cases was used as a technique for sampling and sample selection. An individualized interview was arranged, where sociodemographic data were collected and scales and instruments were administered. 52 caregivers met the inclusion criteria. The female sex predominates (67%), being the patient''s mother (48%). The average age of caregivers is 60 years old. Almost 60% of the sample presents intense burden and alterations of general mental health, 77% reveal anxiety and depression, and 46% little social support. Burden is associated with hospitalization within the last year, anxiety, or total social support received. It is appreciated how the diagnosis of a chronic disease constitutes an important challenge for the patient and their family, due to the burden of the disease and the impact of the new routines imposed by the continuous treatment. © 2021 The Authors. Journal of Community Psychology published by Wiley Periodicals LLC

Idioma: Inglés

DOI: 10.1002/jcop.22594

Año: 2022

Publicado en: Journal of Community Psychology 50, 1 (2022), 487-501
ISSN: 0090-4392

Factor impacto JCR: 2.3 (2022)

Categ. JCR: SOCIAL WORK rank: 13 / 44 = 0.295 (2022) - Q2 - T1
Categ. JCR: PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY rank: 75 / 147 = 0.51 (2022) - Q3 - T2
Categ. JCR: PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH rank: 110 / 180 = 0.611 (2022) - Q3 - T2

Factor impacto CITESCORE: 3.5 - Psychology (Q2)

Tipo y forma: Article (Published version)

Área (Departamento): Área Organización de Empresas (Dpto. Direcc.Organiza.Empresas)
Área (Departamento): Área Psicología Social (Dpto. Psicología y Sociología)