An updated review on burden on caregivers of schizophrenia patients

摘要: Background: Schizophrenia is a debilitating mental illness that has signifi cant impact not only in the patient but also entire family as well. Caregivers assume almost totality of care. This responsibility exposes caregivers to an intense burden with negative consequences for them and rest system. updated review existing literature about on families schizophrenia patients. Method: An electronic search articles from MEDLINE, EMBASE, APA, EBSCO, Cochrane databases was conducted published between 2008 2013. Results: A systematization information frequency analysis revealed existence eight factors related were present all reviewed literature: Programs treatment, Ethnic group, Expressed Emotion, Stress Burden, Preoccupations caregiver, Kind Social networks, support, Finances Coping Strategies. Conclusions: study supports statements different theories refl ecting complexity caregivers’ these, turn, may be above factors.