Abstract:BackgroundThe impact of schizophrenia on the family is complex1 and affects not only the patient, but his/her whole family. The adverse consequences involve physical, emotional, social, and economic restrictions and imply an objective and subjective burden for caregivers.2This study aims to evaluate the burden of caregiving in a sample of outpatients with schizophrenia, in Sao Paulo, Brazil.MethodsCross-sectional observational study. Patients with diagnosis of schizophrenia (DSM-5), 18–50 years, both sexes, an… Show more
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