Altan Sarikaya, NihanOz, SevcanOzturk, Selda2024-06-122024-06-1220210031-59901744-6163https://doi.org/10.1111/ppc.12753https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14551/19554Purpose This study was conducted to determine and explain the relationship between the loneliness perceptions and well-being of family caregivers of psychiatric patients. Design and Methods This cross-sectional and descriptive study was conducted with the families of 141 individuals with mental illness, who were outpatients psychiatry clinic of a university hospital. Findings There was a statistically significant moderate relationship between loneliness levels and well-being subscales of the psychiatric patients' caregivers (p < 0.001). Practical implications Mental health nurses should carefully evaluate the perception of loneliness of family caregivers when diagnosing the family and determining needs.en10.1111/ppc.12753info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessCaregiverLonelinessPsychiatric Patient FamiliesWell? BeingCaregiverHealthScaleExperiencesValidityCancerArticle57418061811Q2WOS:0006242697000012-s2.0-8510188272233651413Q2