The Brief Coping with Problems Experienced (COPE) is designed to assess the varying coping strategies used by individuals in response to stress. It comprises 14 scales, each of which assesses the degree to which a respondent utilizes a specific coping strategy. This brief summary provides a review of the psychometric properties of the Brief COPE with caregivers. (PsycINFO Database Record

BACKGROUND: Caregivers of individuals with MS may experience unique caregiver strain due to the age at onset and progressive nature of the disease. Additionally, because MS is more prevalent in women, men often become spousal caregivers. However, gen

Compared to Western cultures, self-determination needs are expressed and pursued differently in Asian cultures, where interdependence and achieving greater good for the group are prioritized. To accommodate these needs, we propose the use of family-centered decision making (FCDM) to complement the shared decision-making (SDM) practice, fostering collaborative psychiatric care for Asian individuals residing in the United States. This article synthesizes various literature to outline the similarities and differences between SDM and FCDM, discuss implementation steps, challenges associated with implementation, potential solutions, and future research considerations. Our review suggests that FCDM is more responsive to and inclusive of Asian cultural experience, better reflecting these cultures' expression of self-determination. We propose a five-step framework for FCDM implementation in psychiatric rehabilitation for Asian and Asian American individuals, while identifying three further practical considerations: logistical difficulties, intrafamilial differences, and making the decision to use FCDM or not. Given the heterogeneity of Asian individuals in the United States, we urge providers to allow flexibility in practicing FCDM. We outline the important components for providers to help individuals with psychiatric disabilities distinguish between the characteristics of FCDM and SDM, evaluate the potential pros and cons of utilizing FCDM, and then initiate FCDM if appropriate or requested by the individuals. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).