The humanistic and economic burden of providing care for a patient with schizophrenia
Conclusion:
Results indicate that caregivers of those with Schizophrenia experience a heightened humanistic and economic burden, especially relative to the burden experienced by non-caregivers. The fact that Schizophrenia not only affects the individual but also those who care for that individual is underscored by these results.
Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Csoboth, C., Witt, E. A., Villa, K. F., O'Gorman, C. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research