Table III. Examples of useful caregivers' coping strategies questionnaires with characteristics. SR, self-rated questionnaire; SI, structured interview.

Year	Name	Type	Indication	Number of items	Format	Dimensions	Viewpoint	Country	Authors
1996	Experience of Caregiving Inventory	SR	Mental illness	66	5-point Likert	10: Difficult behaviors; negative symptoms; stigma; problems with services; effects on family; need to backup; dependency; loss; positive personal experiences; good aspects of relationship.	Relatives' viewpoint.	UK	Szumukler93
1996	The Family Coping Questionnaire	SR	Schizoprenia, mood disorders	27	4 or 5-point Likert	7: Information; positive communication; social interests; coercion; avoidance; resignation; patient's social involvement.	Review of literature and relatives' viewpoints.	Italy	Magliano94
2007	Questionnaire of Family Functioning	SR	Schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders	24	4-point Likert	3: Problem solving; communication skills; personal goals.	Review of literature, professionals' and relatives' viewpoints.	Italy	Roncone95