Abstract:
This study was qualitative research of the interpretative phenomenological of Martin Heidegger approach. The study aimed to describe the experiences of primary caregivers in caring for non-relapse schizophrenic patients.The participants included of 11 primary caregivers who were selected by using purposive sampling. Data were collected through in-depth interviews. The interviews were tape-recorded and transcribed verbatim, observation and field recording as well as analyzed using the content analysis method of van Manen. The results of the research revealed two parts consisting of the meaning of caring for non-relapse schizophrenic patients and experiences of primary caregivers in caring for non-relapse schizophrenic patients. The meaning of caring for non-relapse schizophrenic patients were identified through in order to prevent relapse caregiving with love and care. The patients were their love one which is important valuable and means for them. Including two sub-themes as following; 1. Responsibilities with love and care, 2. Love and deep connection in their family. Three themes and six sub-themes of experiences of primary caregivers in caring for non-relapse schizophrenic patients emerged from the study. 1. Illness recognition and seeking how to treat 1.1) Recognized patients abnormal 1.2) Seeking the right place for treating, 2. Accepting the situation 2.1) Life in distress 2.2) Adjust to situation, 3. Caring and Rehabilitation in order to prevent relapse 3.1) Response to patients physical, psychological and social needs 3.2) Get patient a job and have their own income. The results of the study made understanding about experiences of primary caregivers in caring for non-relapse schizophrenic patients since primary caregivers recognized onset of psychosis and caring rehabilitation to prevent relapse and impact of caregiving on primary caregivers. These guide for nurses and multidisciplinary teams to providing care for them to continued quality and appropriate care in order to prevent relapse.