Caregiving burden in child psychiatric
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https://doi.org/10.34024/rnc.2010.v18.8457Keywords:
Cuidadores, Saúde Mental, Qualidade de VidaAbstract
Introduction. The setting of child mental health related to restrictions of family life is of concern. Children with psychiatric problems lead their caregivers to considerable restrictions in physical, social, and emotional domains, and may increase the risk of developing psychosocial disorders and impairing their quality of life (QOL). Objective. This study aimed to evaluate the objective and subjective burden of caregivers of children with psychiatric disorders. Method. This is a descriptive and exploratory cross-sectional study. Patients answered the QOL questionnaire (AUQUEI). The caregivers answered the burden questionnaire (FBIS-BR) and a semi structured interview was conducted. The sample consisted of 52 subjects (26 patients and 26 caregivers), undergoing the Clinic of Child Psychiatry, Hospital de Base de São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP/FUNFARME). Results. Children with psychiatric disorders showed a lower perception of their QOL in the autonomy domain (6.9±1.29) and aglobal score of QOL expected (51.95±5.60). The caregivers had a objective burden affected regarding to the patient care in daily life (2.73±0.65) and related to subjective concerns of the family about the patient (3.14±0.93). Conclusion. This information may assist the establishment of interventions to improve their QOL.
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