ABSTRACT

Background

Carers (family and friends) are simultaneously impacted by a loved one’s experience of psychosis and influential in supporting recovery from psychosis. This study examines carers’ experiences and perceived impacts of a psycho-education group within one Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) service in England.

Methods

Semi-structured, face-to-face interviews were conducted with seven carers who had attended a psychoeducation group. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) for which a small sample is recommended.

Results

Participants highlighted the importance of carers’ early access to information and of working around barriers to attendance at psychoeducation groups. They perceived that their attendance at the group had enhanced their confidence and independence in supporting loved ones with their symptoms, encouraged greater involvement in care planning, and overall improved carer wellbeing.

Conclusions

Sharing experiences had increased their understanding of psychosis and helped with tackling stigma and feelings of shame. Implications and areas for further research are discussed.

中文翻译：

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探索照顾者心理教育小组的影响：来自早期精神病患者家庭的个人见解

摘要

背景

照顾者（家人和朋友）同时受到亲人精神病经历的影响，并在支持精神病康复方面具有影响力。本研究调查了英国一项早期精神病干预 (EIP) 服务中心理教育小组的护理人员的经历和感知影响。

方法

对参加过心理教育小组的七名护理人员进行了半结构化的面对面访谈。访谈被逐字转录并使用解释性现象学分析（IPA）进行分析，建议使用小样本。

结果

参与者强调了照顾者及早获取信息和解决心理教育小组出勤障碍的重要性。他们认为参加该小组增强了他们在支持有症状的亲人方面的信心和独立性，鼓励更多地参与护理计划，并整体改善护理人员的福祉。

结论

分享经验增加了他们对精神病的理解，并有助于解决污名和羞耻感。讨论了进一步研究的意义和领域。