Challenges experienced by South African families caring for state patients on leave of absence.

Nchaesa G Mothwa Miriam Mamphamo Moagi Annatjie van der Wath

Published in: The South African journal of psychiatry : SAJP : the journal of the Society of Psychiatrists of South Africa (2020)

Mental healthcare professionals may use the results of this study to design therapeutic interventions for family members of state patients who focus on empathetic understanding and the mobilisation of effective coping skills and social support.

Keyphrases

social support
depressive symptoms
end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
peritoneal dialysis
physical activity
patient reported outcomes
patient reported