Family Caregivers' Experiences of Involuntary Psychiatric Hospital Admissions of Their Relatives – a Qualitative Study

Jelena Jankovic, Ksenija Yeeles, Christina Katsakou, Tim Amos, Richard Morriss, Diana Rose, Peter Nichol, Rosemarie McCabe and Stefan Priebe

PLOS ONE, 2011, vol. 6, issue 10, 1-7

Abstract: Background: Family caregivers of people with mental disorders are frequently involved in involuntary hospital admissions of their relatives. Objective: To explore family caregivers' experience of involuntary admission of their relative. Method: 30 in-depth interviews were conducted with family caregivers of 29 patients who had been involuntarily admitted to 12 hospitals across England. Interviews were analysed using thematic analysis. Results: Four major themes of experiences were identified: relief and conflicting emotions in response to the relative's admission; frustration with a delay in getting help; being given the burden of care by services; and difficulties with confidentiality. Conclusion: Compulsory admission of a close relative can be a complex and stressful experience for family caregivers. In order for caregivers to be effective partners in care, a balance needs to be struck between valuing their involvement in providing care for a patient and not overburdening them.

Date: 2011
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