PERCEPCIONES Y EXPERIENCIAS SOBRE EL PROCESO DE ACEPTACIÓN DE LOS FAMILIARES ANTE LA HOSPITALIZACIÓN DE PACIENTES CON ESQUIZOFRENIA, EN EL HOSPITAL PSIQUIÁTRICO HUMBERTO UGALDE CAMACHO C.R.A 2025-2026

Abstract

Background: Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder that affects 24 million people worldwide. It is characterized by alterations in perception, thinking, and behavior; it is one of the main causes of psychiatric care, with a high percentage of hospital discharges. In this context, the family plays a fundamental role in the treatment and recovery process, providing emotional support and promoting therapeutic adherence. However, no studies have been conducted in Azuay to explore the perceptions and experiences of family members regarding the process of accepting the hospitalization of patients with schizophrenia. Objectives: To explore the perceptions and experiences of family members regarding the process of accepting the hospitalization of patients with schizophrenia at the CRA Cuenca 2025-2026. Methods: This is a qualitative study with a phenomenological design. The universe includes relatives of patients with schizophrenia hospitalized in the CRA. Sampling was performed for convenience, until the sample was saturated. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted and recorded prior to consent, in accordance with ethical principles. The data were transcribed and analyzed in Atlas.ti. Results: The purpose of this study was to understand the perceptions and experiences of family members regarding the process of accepting the hospitalization of patients with schizophrenia in the CRA, with the aim of generating information that contributes to the design of more effective psychosocial interventions that promote family well-being and strengthen their role in the patient's recovery.