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Perceived needs of carers of people with psychosis

An Australian longitudinal population-based study of caregivers of people with psychotic disorders

Abner Weng Cheong Poon, Lynette Joubert, Carol Harvey

15.12.2017

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Summary

This article takes a deeper look at the needs of carers for people with psychosis based on a series of semi-structured interviews with 98 carers recruited in the Australian prevalence study of psychosis. Results indicate that there was little improvement in carers’ perceived needs overtime and these needs were generally related to their perception of their own health, wellbeing and social connectedness. Findings revealed that services need to take a more holistic approach in order to address carer needs. Key findings indicate that carers want more involvement in treatment plans, greater access to information, additional wellbeing interventions for the person they care for, more biopsychosocial interventions for carers and a choice in whether or not they provide care.

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