Preventive Care in Nursing and Midwifery
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Amiri E, Amiri Y, Azimzadeh R, Koohi Garebag M, Heydari Tolash Z, Khezerlou Z. Family-Centered Care: A Neglected Preventive Nursing Strategy in Iranian Psychiatric Services. Prev Care Nurs Midwifery 2026; 16 (2) :27-29
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Elham Amiri 
, Yalda Amiri , Roghaieh Azimzadeh * , Mahsa Koohi Garebag , Zahra Heydari Tolash , Zahra Khezerlou
, Yalda Amiri , Roghaieh Azimzadeh * , Mahsa Koohi Garebag , Zahra Heydari Tolash , Zahra Khezerlou
Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran , azimzadeh20@gmail.com
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Keywords: Family-Centered Care, Psychiatric Nursing, Caregivers, Mental Health Services, Community-Based Care.
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Audience: Psychiatric nursing managers and mental health policymakers
Families provide most psychiatric care in Iran, yet formal support remains limited. Managers may consider institutionalizing nurse-led, family-centered interventions, home visits, respite care, and psychoeducation as part of efforts to reduce relapse and caregiver burden.
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