ISSN: 2167-1044
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Natalya Danchenko
Tanzania
Research Article
Assessing Patient and Caregiver Experiences with Symptoms and Behaviors Associated with Schizophrenia
Author(s): Dana B. DiBenedetti, T. Michelle Brown and Natalya DanchenkoDana B. DiBenedetti, T. Michelle Brown and Natalya Danchenko
Objective: Obtaining patient and caregiver perspectives may be critical for informing disease management, particularly with conditions like schizophrenia. The primary objective of the current study was to obtain and assess patient and caregiver perspectives on associated symptoms and behaviors of schizophrenia and their impact or burden on patients and their caregivers through patient interviews and caregiver focus groups.
Research design and methods: Seven in-depth individual interviews were conducted with individuals with schizophrenia, and four focus groups were conducted with caregivers of adults with schizophrenia (n = 21) in two different locations in the United States. Following a discussion guide, interviewers asked open-ended questions to ascertain specific definitions and experiences related to five associated symptoms and behaviors .. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2167-1044.1000240