None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Family based intervention on Quality of life of caregivers of patients with schizophrenia: It includes mainly three sessions. first, two will provide knowledge regarding schizophrenia a
Sponsors
Sreejamol MG
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Caregivers of patients, who met ICD criteria for schizophrenia and with illness duration of at least 6 months, both gender. 2. Caregivers of patients between 18 to 60 years and had been taking care of the patient for at least for last six months 3. Caregivers of patients with schizophrenia who are reportedly stable emotionally and intellectually will be screened using M. I. N. I screen 4. They should be the primary caregiver of the patient and able to give informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Caregivers with psychiatric illness, mental retardation, physical disability, drug dependence, and co-morbid psychiatric disorder which might interfere with the care of patients. 2. Caregivers of patients with schizophrenia who are health professionals
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| ACQOL Score on Quality of lifeTimepoint: Baseline (Pre-test) and Post-test after 3 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| ACQOL Score on Quality of life of two groups comparisonTimepoint: Will decide after pilot study | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactSREEJAMOL MG
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed