Citation

de Souza J, de Almeida LY, Moll MF, Silva LD, Ventura CA. Arch. Psychiatr. Nurs. 2016; 30(1): 70-76.

Affiliation

University of Sao Paulo at Ribeirao Preto College of Nursing, Ribeirao Preto, SP, Brazil. Electronic address: caaventu@eerp.usp.br.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.apnu.2015.10.001

PMID

26804504

Abstract

The objective of this study is to analyze the characteristics of social support networks of patients with psychiatric disorders at follow-up to primary care. This is a cross-sectional qualitative research study. Forty-five interviews were held with patients and their supporters. The results showed small and dense networks, with a strong emphasis on the bonds with formal supporters and a scant network of informal supporters. It is recommended to develop strategies to improve social support networks and use this as an outcome indicator related to social integration of these patients and to the quality of services involved with outpatient healthcare.

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Language: en