Family perspectives of healthcare for relatives living with a mental illness
Document Type
Article
Abstract
Purpose: This study explored how parents, partners or spouses, siblings, and adult children, who had a relative living with a mental illness, experienced interactions with mental healthcare providers and staff. Design and Methods: A descriptive qualitative research process guided interviews with 20 family members about their experiences with the mental healthcare system. Findings: Analysis yielded similar and different themes of experience for each family role. Although navigating the mental system presented challenges, positive experiences affirmed family members' contributions to caregiving. Practice Implications: Involvement of family members contributes to inclusive care and promotes family satisfaction with care provided to their relative.
Department(s)
Nursing
Publication Title
Perspectives in Psychiatric Care
Volume
57
Issue
4
First Page
1547
Last Page
1557
Publication Date
10-1-2021
DOI
10.1111/ppc.12718
ISSN
00315990
E-ISSN
17446163
PubMed ID
33373064
Recommended Citation
Schaffer, Marjorie A., "Family perspectives of healthcare for relatives living with a mental illness" (2021). Nursing Faculty Publications. 35.
https://spark.bethel.edu/nursing-faculty/35