Interventions to improve the experience of caring for people with severe mental illness: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Udechuku A, Mayo-Wilson E, Harrison B, Young N, Woodhams P, Shiers D, Kuipers E, Kendall T Full Article Abstract BACKGROUND: Informal caregiving is an integral part of the care of people with severe mental illness, but the support needs of those providing such care are not often met. AIMS: To determine whether interventions provided to people caring for those with severe mental illness improve the experience of caring and reduce caregiver burden. METHOD: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analyses of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of interventions delivered by health and social care services to informal carers (i.e. family or friends who provide support to someone with severe mental illness). RESULTS: Twenty-one RCTs with 1589 carers were included in the review. There was evidence suggesting that the carers' experience of care was improved at...