Factors Related to Perceived Needs of Primary Caregivers of Patients with Schizophrenia

Background/Purpose: Schizophrenia is a chronic mental illness, and sufferers are usually dependent on family, primary caregivers in particular. The present study was designed to assess the perceived needs of caregivers so that adequate services can be provided for them in the community. Methods: A t...

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Main Authors: Ling-Ling Yeh, Hai-Gwo Hwu, Chun-Houh Chen, Chen-Hsin Chen, Agnes C.C. Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2008-08-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664608601825