Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4929626 | Archives of Psychiatric Nursing | 2017 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Provision of psychoeducation to families of service users experiencing a first-episode psychosis has been found to assist with relapse prevention and promoting recovery for service users. Psychoeducation also assists families to reduce isolation and gain relevant information and support. This study aimed to clarify the role inpatient staff can best have with families, targeted to the acute phase and early stage of the illness. Family members were provided an inpatient carer psychoeducation meeting and recruited for a feedback interview 6 months later. Findings suggest that family members require information provision and support during the admission, in addition to beneficial psychoeducation groups offered later in the community.
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Authors
Melissa Petrakis, Simon Laxton,