U Brand1. 1. European Federation of Associations of Families of Mentally IIl People, Konstanz, Germany. eufami@village.uunet
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To present the work of the European Federation of Associations of Families of Mentally III People (EUFAMI) and discuss issues of concern to family carers. METHOD: The problem areas identified and discussed by family carers are presented on the basis of questionnaire surveys organized by EUFAMI. Addresses of national organisations of family carers are included. RESULTS: A range of problem areas are identified; they include subsistence and welfare payments for the severely mentally ill, some shortage of general hospital units, problems of care co-ordination, issues of respect for family carers and family involvement. CONCLUSION: The aim of best practice in mental health care throughout Europe has not yet been reached. Key activities of EUFAMI are aimed at empowerment of families and best practice in psychiatry in Europe.
OBJECTIVE: To present the work of the European Federation of Associations of Families of Mentally III People (EUFAMI) and discuss issues of concern to family carers. METHOD: The problem areas identified and discussed by family carers are presented on the basis of questionnaire surveys organized by EUFAMI. Addresses of national organisations of family carers are included. RESULTS: A range of problem areas are identified; they include subsistence and welfare payments for the severely mentally ill, some shortage of general hospital units, problems of care co-ordination, issues of respect for family carers and family involvement. CONCLUSION: The aim of best practice in mental health care throughout Europe has not yet been reached. Key activities of EUFAMI are aimed at empowerment of families and best practice in psychiatry in Europe.
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