reduction in perceived burden (MiniSCL)
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: waiting control
Group 2: group intervention (=psychological support group providing information about psychosis and practical everyday strategies for dealing with affected individuals
also encourages exchange among informal caregivers)
Sponsors
BKH Augsburg
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria for the affected person: The affected person has a diagnosis within the psychosis spectrum (ICD-10: F2x; F1x.5; F23). The affected person is currently or has previously been treated at a facility of the Bezirkskliniken Schwaben. The affected person has been ill for no longer than 5 years. Inclusion criteria for the informal caregiver: The informal caregiver has a valid email address (for sending the questionnaire link). The informal caregiver is able to participate in a group, i.e., has sufficient German language skills and the ability to communicate in a group setting. The informal caregiver provides written informed consent for participation in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria for the informal caregiver: Lack of capacity to consent due to a severe illness of the informal caregiver Presence of a diagnosis within the psychosis spectrum in the informal caregiver The informal caregiver is unable to attend the on-site group sessions due to mobility limitations. (There are no exclusion criteria for the affected persons.)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Perceived psychological burden as measured by the MiniSCL | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Perceived stress, measured by the Perceived Stress Questionnaire (PSQ) Well-being, measured by the WHO-5 Self-efficacy, measured by the General Self-Efficacy Scale (SWE) Relationship quality, measured by the Quality of Relationship Inventory (QRI) perceived stigma experience (ISE) quality of life (EuroQol-5D) | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactWolfgang Strube
BKH Augsburg
Outcome results
None listed