Family-Based Intervention to Manage Anxiety and Depression in Chronic Illness Patients

Abstract

Family is a small unit in a society that has its own system. Family members interact and help each other in their daily lives. When one of its family members suffers from a chronic illness, it is susceptible to get psychological problems such as anxiety and depression. The purpose of this study is to analyze the effectiveness of family-based interventions in dealing with psychological problems in patients with chronic diseases. This research is based on a literature review of articles and journals obtained from various sources by looking at the suitability of the discussion. The results of this study indicate that family-based interventions are effective in reducing anxiety and depression in chronic disease patients. This study also has limitations in which it is still a lack of references included to see the effectiveness of interventions in more detail.

Strategies that enabled access to chronic care during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond in South Africa

“…Another study by Kemp, Mead and Fisher ( 2022 ) highlighted that strengthening and maintaining psychosocial support services remotely enhances treatment adherence. Additionally, Rahia ( 2019 ) indicated that family-based interventions are not only effective in accessing treatment but help to reduce anxiety and depression in PWCDs. In the heat of a crisis, the voice of the patient needs to be heard.…”