The Effects of Relationship Enhancement on the Couple Burnout Decline of Parents with Visually Impaired Children

The aim of this study is to determine the relationship enhancement on the couple burnout decline of parents with visually impaired children. This study is an experimental research with pre and post-test design and with control group. 12 couples with visually impaired children participate in this study (2014-2015). The relationship enhancement independent variable was studied on the experimental group without any control group interference in 8 sessions. The Pines couple burnout questionnaire (CBM) was used as an instrument. Data were analyzed by using SPSS22. The results show that the relationship enhancement training and its variables have a meaningful effect on couple burnout of parents with visually impaired children. Based on the finding، the relationship enhancement training is suggested as an effective way for couple burnout decline in families with visually impaired children and increases the family health level.