Research on families of adult clients with severe mental illness found that feelings of emotional burden experienced by family members are related to the stresses generated by the ill member
Based on this research, and on the emphasis of the consumer movement, which strategy is likely to be MOST effective in relieving the family burden? a. increased numbers of inpatient hospital beds
b. an emphasis on autonomy for the client
c. an increase in the family's involvement in care
d. the provision of more respite care for families
B
The health consumer movement emphasizes autonomy for the client. Emphasis on the autonomy for the client may be the most effective way of relieving the family burden.
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