caregivers with chronic psychosocial stress
Conditions
Interventions
Two groups:mindfulness based stress reduction versus multidiscipline support for caregivers for 8 weeks
Sponsors
Prof. Samuel Yeung Shan WONG
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
45 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. a partner with chronic diseases; 2. score on Caregiver Strain Index of 7 or more; 3. the primary care givers; 4. provide care for their partners at home; 5. report no other caregiving responsibilities; 6. informed consent available; 7. agree to receive influenza vaccine.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals suffering from untreated chronic disease, autoimmune disease, cancer, and any other disease known to alter immunity or those receiving corticosteroids or immunosuppressive therapy or cytotoxic therapy; 2. past participation in an MRSR group; 3. current or prior practice of meditation or relaxation technique including MBSR.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Influenza-specific antibody response Perceived Stress; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Caregiver Strain Depression Anxiety Quality of life Mindfulness; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactProf. Samuel Yeung Shan WONG
Outcome results
None listed