Effects of a Family-to-Family Support Program on the Mental Health and Coping Strategies of Caregivers of Adults With Mental Illness: A Randomized Controlled Study

Bademli, Kerime; Duman, Zekiye Çetinkaya

doi:10.1016/j.apnu.2014.08.011

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“…The existed evidence demonstrated that participation in support groups (self‐help group, online support program etc.) could effectively assuage family caregiver's sense of isolation from society and provide access to mental illness‐related knowledge, advice, emotional support and practical help for them (Bademli, ; Egan et al., ). And of note, the psychosocial educational interventions would be also effective in reducing affiliated stigma.…”

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Correlates of affiliate stigma among family caregivers of people with mental illness: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Shi

Shao

et al. 2018

Psychiatric Ment Health Nurs

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Accessible Summary What is known on the subject? A growing body of qualitative and quantitative research has investigated the experiences of affiliated stigma for family members of PWMI. Some findings are contradictory and have not been considered systematically. What does the paper adds to existing knowledge? Family caregivers of PWMI may encounter affiliate stigma, but no systematic review or meta‐analysis has been conducted to evaluate affiliate stigma among them. We identified eight variables significantly related to affiliate stigma among caregivers of PWMI. The findings can be used to help clinical practice to develop health promotion and prevention strategies. What are the implications for practice? Affiliate stigma was prevalent among the family caregivers of PWMI and is important for clinicians to consider. Health‐focused interventions for family caregivers can mediate the impact of affiliated stigma through provision of social support by practitioners, such as respite care based on the “Senses Framework,” self‐help groups and online support program. And the caregivers of PWMI might benefit from further support (e.g., psychoeducation) to improve their knowledge about mental illness. Abstract IntroductionMany studies have investigated the correlates of affiliate stigma among family caregivers of people with mental illness (PWMI). Thus far, no systematic review or meta‐analysis has been conducted to synthesize these results. Aims/QuestionThis review aims to identify the correlates of affiliate stigma among family caregivers of PWMI. MethodWe searched four databases including PubMed, PsycINFO, EMBASE and Web of Science for studies that investigated the association of affiliate sigma with socio‐demographic, psychosocial and disease‐related factors. ResultsTwenty‐two studies including 3,381 participants met the inclusion criteria. Eighteen variables were included for the meta‐analysis. For disease‐related characteristics, only “disease attribution” and “care time/day” were associated with affiliate stigma. For psychosocial characteristics, “support from others,” “burden,” “depression,” “stress,” “distress” and “face concern” were related to affiliate stigma. DiscussionThis review is the first to assess the association of affiliate stigma with other characteristics of interest. However, the findings are limited due to a very small number of studies. Researchers should conduct in‐depth study in this area and improve the quality of the literature. Implications for practiceHealth‐focused interventions for family caregivers such as respite care, self‐help groups, online support program and psychosocial education can mediate the impact of affiliated stigma.

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Correlates of affiliate stigma among family caregivers of people with mental illness: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Shi

Shao

et al. 2018

Psychiatric Ment Health Nurs

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“…Professional support to such families may alter their situation, reduce their burden and increase their sense of security (Bademli & Cetinkaya Duman, 2014;Chien & Norman, 2009;Kopelowicz et al, 2012;Rummel-Kluge, Pitschel-Walz, Bäuml, & Kissling, 2006).…”

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Professional views of supporting relatives of mental health clients with severe mental illness

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Persson

Ingvarsdotter

et al. 2017

Int J Soc Psychiatry

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Background: Supporting families where one person suffers from long-term severe mental illness (SMI) is essential, but seems hard to reach. The aim of this study was to examine professionals' views of supporting relatives of persons with SMI. Material: Individual interviews mirroring personal narratives and group interviews reflecting group-processed answers were conducted among 23 professionals and analyzed thematically. Results: Three themes emerged: (a) information and group interaction reduces stigma and increases well-being, (b) professionals need to feel secure and confident about how the support structure works and (c) collaboration is difficult but required on several levels. Conclusion: Trusting relationships with families were considered important, although seldom achieved; professionals wished to feel secure in their role toward relatives of a person with SMI; and professionals wanted to feel confident when working together with other services to support families.

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“…First, caregivers evidence high strain, burden and emotional distress (Addington, McCleery, & Addington, 2005; Angold et al, 1998; Bademli & Duman, 2014; Chien, 2008; Wu et al, 1999), which is attributable in large part to their caregiving role (Dixon et al, 2001). Second, caregivers are oftentimes called upon to provide a range of supports, including case management and advocacy services, financial aid and housing, yet often lack the information or skills needed to assist their family member (Dixon et al, 2001).…”

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Peer Models in Mental Health for Caregivers and Families

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Hooley

Richardson

et al. 2016

Community Ment Health J

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Peer-delivered mental health models may hold important benefits for family members, yet their prevalence, components, and outcomes are unknown. We conducted a review of peer-delivered services for families of children and adults with mental health problems. Randomized studies of interventions published between 1990-2014 were included if the intervention contained a component for family members and examined familial outcomes. Of 77 studies that were assessed for their eligibility, six met criteria. Familial components included coping and parenting skills, knowledge about mental health, and emotional support. Outcomes were uneven, although significant improvements in family functioning, knowledge about mental illness, parental concerns about their child, and parenting skills were associated with the intervention. Peer-delivered services for family members may have important benefits to family members and individuals with mental health problems; however, the research base remains thin. A research agenda to develop and examine these models is discussed.

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Effects of a Family-to-Family Support Program on the Mental Health and Coping Strategies of Caregivers of Adults With Mental Illness: A Randomized Controlled Study

Cited by 23 publications

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Correlates of affiliate stigma among family caregivers of people with mental illness: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Correlates of affiliate stigma among family caregivers of people with mental illness: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Professional views of supporting relatives of mental health clients with severe mental illness

Peer Models in Mental Health for Caregivers and Families

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