Citation

Bouati N, Sagne A, Hunsicker M, Gavazzi G, Couturier P. Geriatr. Psychol. Neuropsychiatr. Vieil. 2016; 14(1): 67-76.

Vernacular Title

L'épuisement des aidants familiaux : une crise intrafamiliale masquée ? Approche psychodynamique et systémique.

Affiliation

Clinique universitaire de médecine gériatrique, Centre hospitalier universitaire Grenoble Alpes, France.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, John Libbey Eurotext)

DOI

10.1684/pnv.2016.0585

PMID

27005338

Abstract

We try, from our clinical practice in a geriatric medicine department, to identify the processes involved in family crisis, especially in the relationship carer/cared. Psychodynamic and systemic determinants are highlighted to understand how family caregivers may suffer burn out, and suggest preventive measures.

Language: en