An Indian Perspective of Needs and Problems Faced by the Family Caregivers of Mentally Challenged Children: A Review Article

Authors

  • M. - Vijayarani ASST PROFESSOR ESIC COLLEGE OF NURSING INDIRANAGAR BANGALORE
  • G. Balamurgan

Keywords:

NEEDS<PROBLEMS, MENTALLY CHALLENGED CHILDREN, FAMILY CRAEGIVERS

Abstract

In India, the prevalence of mental retardation varies from 0.22 to 32.7 per thousand populations. The needs expressed by families of mentally challenged children are different from person to person and family to family. Basic needs are food, shelter and clothes. The most pertinent areas where parents need to have support and guidance are relieving them from a stressful situation, ensuring family stability, managing child’s maladaptive behaviour placement options and future planning for their mentally challenged child [1]. The present article throws light on the needs and problems faced by the family caregivers of mentally challenged children from the Indian perspective.  Keywords: Mental retardation, child, challenges, parents, family, prevalence Cite this Article Vijayarani M, Balamurgan G. An Indian Perspective of Needs and Problems Faced by the Family Caregivers of Mentally Challenged Children: A Review Article. Journal of Nursing Science and Practice. 2016; 6(3): 1–5p.

Author Biography

  • M. - Vijayarani, ASST PROFESSOR ESIC COLLEGE OF NURSING INDIRANAGAR BANGALORE
    ASSISTANT PROFESSOR MENTAL HEALTH NURSING ESIC COLLEGE OF NURSING

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Published

2016-12-01

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Vol. 6 No. 3 (2016)

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Review Articles

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