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Satisfaction with Mental Health Services in a Latin American Community of Carers of Patients with Schizophrenia

Authors: Alejandra Caqueo-Urízar, José Gutiérrez-Maldonado

Published in: Community Mental Health Journal | Issue 4/2009

Abstract

The aim of this study is to compare levels of satisfaction with Mental Health Services in a sample of 41 relatives of patients with schizophrenia, users of the Mental Health Public Service in the city of Arica, Chile. Of this sample, 18 participated in a group family intervention and 23 did not. Overall, the total sample of relatives expressed satisfaction with the Mental Health Service. However, in the compound satisfaction measure (patient’s evolution and satisfaction with the mental health service), there were significant differences between caregivers who participated in the psycho-educative multifamily intervention and those who did not. The control group was more satisfied with the care provided by mental health services. The experimental group reported greater satisfaction in the area of patient’s evolution. This result is of special interest since it indicates that psycho-educational programs increase relatives’ satisfaction with the patient’s evolution and also has positive consequences for the relationship between patients and their relatives.

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Title: Satisfaction with Mental Health Services in a Latin American Community of Carers of Patients with Schizophrenia
Authors: Alejandra Caqueo-Urízar
José Gutiérrez-Maldonado
Publication date: 01-08-2009
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Community Mental Health Journal / Issue 4/2009
Print ISSN: 0010-3853
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2789
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-009-9220-9

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