Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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315910 | Archives of Psychiatric Nursing | 2010 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
This article describes, from mental health providers' perspectives, strengths and challenges in Asian American (AA) family management of mental illness in a member. AA family strengths included loyal engagement in care and creating productive roles for patients. Challenges included transitions to professional care, intense family involvement, care that overlooked needs of non-family members, and revision of expectations for patients.
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Authors
Mijung Park, Catherine (Kit) Chesla,