None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
This study aims to develop, provide and evaluate a new group based activity for people who provide care for someone with Motor Neuron Disease. The purpose of this group based activity will be to create a supportive environment to share personal experiences about changes to the caregiver's life associated with caring for a person with Motor Neuron Disease. It will also provide a supportive environment to learn about mindfulness, problem solving and other support resources available. The intervention will be administered by two psychologists to a small group of caregivers.
Interventions
This is a one-off group based intervention with a duration of two hours thirty minutes. The purpose of this group based activity will be to create a supportive environment to share personal experiences about changes to the caregiver's life associated with caring for a person with Motor Neuron Disease. It will also provide a supportive environment to learn about mindfulness, problem solving and other support resources available. The intervention will be administered by two psychologists to a smal
This is a one-off group based intervention with a duration of two hours thirty minutes. The purpose of this group based activity will be to create a supportive environment to share personal experiences about changes to the caregiver's life associated with caring for a person with Motor Neuron Disease. It will also provide a supportive environment to learn about mindfulness, problem solving and other support resources available. The intervention will be administered by two psychologists to a small group of caregivers.
Sponsors
Centre for Palliative Care St Vincent's Hospital
Study design
Allocation
Non-randomised trial
Intervention model
Single group
Primary purpose
Educational / counselling / training
Masking
Open (masking not used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
1. Informal caregiver of person diagnosed with motor neuron disease in the past twelve months; 2. Be at least 18 years of age; 3. Be able to read, write and speak English.
Exclusion criteria
1. Diagnosed with a severe cognitive or psychological disorder; 2. Unaware of the diagnosis of the person they care for.
Outcome results
None listed