Understanding the perspectives of family members on telephone intervention for individuals with schizophrenia: results of a focus group.
The current study explored the perspectives of family members of individuals with schizophrenia to identify family needs. Six family members from the National Alliance on Mental Illness participated in a 90-minute focus group to share their perspectives on treatment needs and delivery options and to provide suggestions on needs that might be met using telephone-based treatment. Traditional atheoretical content analysis was performed. Five major themes emerged from the data: (a) isolation, (b) negative emotions, (c) recognition of illness, (d) communication with providers, and (e) problem solving. Findings indicate that families perceive needs that could potentially be met using telephone-based treatments. More research is needed to determine family responses to telephone-based treatment initiatives.
Lora Humphrey
LH
Beebe
David W
DW
Schuman
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001294:Attitude to Health; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000628:therapy*; D017216:Telemedicine / Q000379:methods*; D013689:Telephone