Burnout of Primary Family Caregivers in Caring Schizophrenic Outpatient: A Cross-Sectional Study in Indonesia

OBJECTIVE: To identify the burnout experienced by primary family caregivers. METHODOLOGY: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 250 primary family caregivers who took care of Schizophrenic outpatients. The data was collected from August - September 2024. The sampling technique used was convenience sampling, focusing on family members who care for patients with Schizophrenia receiving treatment at the Outpatient Unit of Aceh Psychiatric Hospital and are over 20 years old. The data collection technique used in this study was a structured interview. The instruments included a demographic questionnaire and a Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) questionnaire. The frequency and percentage are used to analyze the data from this study. RESULTS: The result showed that primary family caregivers experienced a low level of burnout (60.4%). Sub-variable personal achievement showed a more primary family caregiver at a high level than a moderate level. CONCLUSION: The primary family caregiver has experienced a low level of burnout over the past year. However, the burnout of personal achievement was the most significant contributor to high levels of burnout compared to other factors, making it a key area to address. It is recommended that primary caregivers manage this burnout by sharing caregiving responsibilities with other family members to maintain their well-being.