Overcoming barriers faced by African-American families with a family member with mental illness  

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Shafran, Robert ; Biegel, David E. ; Johnsen, Jeffrey A.

Jenis: Article from Bulletin/Magazine
Dalam koleksi: Family Relations vol. 46 no. 02 (Apr. 1997), page 163-178.
Topik: African-American; concept mapping; family caregiver; mental illness; focus groups

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Perpustakaan PKPM Nomor Panggil: F17 Non-tandon: 1 (dapat dipinjam: 0) Tandon: tidak ada

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A qualitative research design combined with a quantitative analytic technique, concept mapping, was used to examine and address barriers to African-American families' involvement in the treatment of their family members with mental illness. Focus groups were formed with lay a/'ld professional informants. The focus groups recommended a variety of strategies for improving caregiver supports and increasing the involvement of caregivers in the treatment process. The implications of these findings for mental health professionals are discussed

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