Open AccessWhat outcomes in community mental health research are important to caregivers of people with schizophrenia? An exploratory qualitative analysis of an online survey
Author(s) -
Yasuma Naonori,
Shiozawa Takuma,
Ogawa Makoto,
Abe Makiko,
Igarashi Momoka,
Kawaguchi Takayuki,
Sato Sayaka,
Nishi Daisuke,
Kawakami Norito,
Yamaguchi Sosei,
Fujii Chiyo
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
neuropsychopharmacology reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.661
H-Index - 13
ISSN - 2574-173X
DOI - 10.1002/npr2.12295
Subject(s) - mental health , exploratory research , schizophrenia (object oriented programming) , psychology , family caregivers , qualitative research , mental illness , psychiatry , clinical psychology , gerontology , medicine , sociology , anthropology , social science
Aims This study investigated outcomes in community mental health research that were important to caregivers of people with schizophrenia. Methods Using an online survey conducted from August 1 to 31, 2020, data were collected from caregivers belonging to the LINE Schizophrenia Family Association. Caregivers identified outcomes important in community mental health research. Two researchers categorized caregivers' statements into research outcomes. Results A total of 132 caregivers completed the online selfreported questionnaire, and 296 caregiver statements were identified. Qualitative analysis identified 17 outcome categories. The caregivers tended to value having more free time, maintaining an appropriate relationship with people with schizophrenia, and being able to cope with their symptoms. Conclusions This exploratory study newly demonstrates the outcomes that caregivers of people with schizophrenia consider important in community mental health research. The findings may be useful in selecting outcomes for future studies of caregivers.