@article{ref1,
title="Informal caregiving experiences in posttraumatic stress disorder: a content analysis of an online community",
journal="Journal of community psychology",
year="2019",
author="Ferrell, Emily L. and Russin, Sarah E. and Hardy, Rachel M.",
volume="47",
number="4",
pages="757-771",
abstract="This study explored the experiences of individuals who self-identify as providing support to a friend, family member, or significant other with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We analyzed and coded a total of 345 posts from an online support forum, with reference to 13 categories (finances, life interference, venting/emotional expression, maltreatment, sexual behavior, distress, prevented expression, physical health, communication, no personal space, isolation, and compassion fatigue). Categories for coding were established a priori and based on previous literature about caregiving and supporting. <br><br>RESULTS suggested that informal PTSD caregivers experience concerns involving interpersonal relations, emotional turmoil, and barriers to care for themselves and the individual they are caring for. This study provides a preliminary examination of the experiences and concerns of PTSD caregivers. Implications and suggestions for future research are discussed.<br><br>© 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0090-4392",
doi="10.1002/jcop.22151",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jcop.22151"
}